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Travel Bulletins
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Information about general issues or specific events which may affect Australian travellers.
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Europe: Entry Requirements : Schengen Convention
Australians are advised that only the country you plan to visit can provide up-to-date and accurate information about its specific visa requirements. Travellers should contact the nearest High Commission, Embassy or Consulate of the countries they plan to visit well in advance of travel.
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Kidnapping threat worldwide
It contains new information on recent kidnappings (kidnapping of three foreign humanitarian workers in Pakistan, recent kidnappings in Ethiopia, kidnapping of German national in Nigeria).
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By-Election for Districts of Port Adelaide and Ramsay 11 February 2012
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Dengue fever in Micronesia
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Travelling by Sea
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Health: Avian Influenza
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Flotillas to Gaza
*This travel bulletin should be read in conjunction with our travel advice for Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.*
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General Advice to Australian Travellers
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Legionnaires Disease in travellers returning from Bali
Australian health authorities have detected a small number of cases of Legionnaires disease (Legionella pneumophila) amongst travellers recently returned from the Kuta region of Bali.
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Helping to Fight Child Sex Crimes Abroad
It is a criminal offence to engage in child sexual exploitation, whether in Australia or in another country. Australian law ensures that Australians who travel overseas to engage in such activities will not escape the tough penalties they would have received if the offences were committed at home.
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Partying Overseas
Large numbers of Australians get into trouble overseas as a direct result of partying too hard and forgetting about simple safety precautions. Parties and festivals like Full Moon Parties in Koh Phangan, Thailand and Oktoberfest in Germany can be fun experiences but drinking too much or taking drugs can put you in difficult and often dangerous situations far from home. Australians have had their drinks spiked, had their documents stolen, been assaulted, injured, arrested, imprisoned and even killed. If you are planning to attend a Full Moon or other party or festival overseas, think about your personal safety and take appropriate precautions so that your trip is memorable for all the right reasons.
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Aviation Safety and Security
Travellers should be aware that there are a range of factors that can affect the safety of aircraft and airlines. These include the weather, terrain, aviation infrastructure and the ways in which a country regulates its aviation industry. Aviation safety and security standards in some countries may not be equal to standards in Australia or meet those set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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International Scams
Commercial and internet scams or fraud are common and often originate outside Australia. Scams have a devastating financial and emotional impact on many Australians. Detailed information about scams, what to look out for and how to protect yourself from scams can be found in The Little Black Book of Scams published by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Tel 1300 302 502, and the SCAMwatch website.
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Severe Weather - Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons
Tropical cyclones often produce winds in excess of 200 km/h, causing extensive damage to property and turning debris into dangerous missiles. They can also bring flooding rains and storm tides which cause further damage to property and increase the risk of drowning. Cyclones can cause huge seas, putting vessels in danger both in harbour and out at sea. Most deaths from cyclones occur as a result of drowning, collapsed buildings, mudslides or flying debris, which becomes lethal in high winds.
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Overseas Road Safety
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