Travel Advisories
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El Salvador
Driving permit To drive in El Salvador, you need both: your valid Australian driver’s licence a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) You must get your IDP before leaving Australia. Road…
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Japan
You’re subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling. If you’re arrested or jailed, the Australian Government…
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China
COVID-19 COVID-19 is present in China. Chinese authorities have put health measures in place. More information: Water Tap water in China may not be safe to drink, depending on your…
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A message to Austria from Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
A message from Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to Austria Transcript: “Today we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. The 8th of May…
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British Gurkhas and UK Government rescue mission to help stranded Brits in Nepal
A rescue mission to retrieve more than 100 British travellers stranded in remote parts of Nepal was carried out with military precision – when the British Gurkhas Nepal were called…
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Marking 75 years since VE Day
Today, the nation will unite to mark 75 years since the end of the Second World War in Europe, and the thoughts of people across Scotland will be with our…
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Nation falls silent to mark VE 75
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, accompanied by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, will lead the nation in a two minute silence at 11 o’clock The Royal Air Force…
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Foreign Secretary’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 7 May 2020
Good afternoon and welcome to today’s Downing Street Press Conference. I’m very pleased to be joined by Sir Ian Diamond the UK’s National Statistician from the ONS, And also by…
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UK Armed Forces Maintaining Critical Defence Activities
While some basic training and exercises were paused as a result of Covid-19, including the NATO exercises ‘Cold Response’ and ‘Defender 2020’, the Armed Forces have continued to fulfil non-discretionary…
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Search for new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration begins
The recruitment process for a new Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) has been launched. This is an important role providing independent scrutiny of the Home Office’s border…