Australia

    * There is a general threat from terrorism in Australia. Attacks cannot be ruled out and could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See Safety and Security - Terrorism .



    * Over 664,000 British nationals visit Australia every year (Source: Tourism Australia). Most visits to Australia are trouble–free. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics. Australia is a vast country; you should plan your journeys carefully, particularly if travelling to remote areas, bushwalking or going swimming.

    * British nationals are required to obtain visas for entry into Australia. You should ensure that you have a return or onward air ticket. Beware of scam adverts offering to sell information claiming to help you extend a working holiday visa; several British (and other foreign) nationals have had their visas cancelled as a result. See Entry Requirements.

    * Take extra health precautions if travelling in the Northern Territory, parts of Western Australia, parts of South Australia and parts of Queensland. See Health.

    * Australia is prone to seasonal natural disasters including tropical cyclones, flash flooding, dust storms and bushfires (forest fires). The Cyclone Season normally runs from November to April. Travellers in affected areas should keep up-to-date with advice from local media and emergency services. See Natural Disasters - Tropical Cyclones.    * There is a general threat from terrorism in Australia. Attacks cannot be ruled out and could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See Safety and Security - Terrorism .



    * Over 664,000 British nationals visit Australia every year (Source: Tourism Australia). Most visits to Australia are trouble–free. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics. Australia is a vast country; you should plan your journeys carefully, particularly if travelling to remote areas, bushwalking or going swimming.

    * British nationals are required to obtain visas for entry into Australia. You should ensure that you have a return or onward air ticket. Beware of scam adverts offering to sell information claiming to help you extend a working holiday visa; several British (and other foreign) nationals have had their visas cancelled as a result. See Entry Requirements.

    * Take extra health precautions if travelling in the Northern Territory, parts of Western Australia, parts of South Australia and parts of Queensland. See Health.

    * Australia is prone to seasonal natural disasters including tropical cyclones, flash flooding, dust storms and bushfires (forest fires). The Cyclone Season normally runs from November to April. Travellers in affected areas should keep up-to-date with advice from local media and emergency services. See Natural Disasters - Tropical Cyclones.



    * Recent months have seen heavy rain and flooding throughout Australia.  Queensland suffered the worst floods, with an area the size of France and Germany inundated, three-quarters of Queensland declared a disaster zone, 200,000 people affected, and a number of deaths across the State.



    * Bushfires are common in the summer months from November to February, but can happen unexpectedly at any time of the year. In early February 2009, Victoria suffered its worst ever bushfire outbreak. See Natural Disasters - Bushfires.

    * You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See the General - Insurance.




    * Recent months have seen heavy rain and flooding throughout Australia.  Queensland suffered the worst floods, with an area the size of France and Germany inundated, three-quarters of Queensland declared a disaster zone, 200,000 people affected, and a number of deaths across the State.



    * Bushfires are common in the summer months from November to February, but can happen unexpectedly at any time of the year. In early February 2009, Victoria suffered its worst ever bushfire outbreak. See Natural Disasters - Bushfires.

    * You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See the General - Insurance.


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