Demonstrations and civil unrest are common around the world. They can be peaceful or violent. Read our advice on staying safe if there's unrest while you’re overseas.

From 22 January 2021, if you're travelling to Australia, you must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test to your airline, taken 72 hours or less prior to departure. See full article for FAQs on the new measures and exemptions.

Severe tropical storms are currently impacting regions throughout the northern hemisphere. Read our advice if you’re overseas during the cyclone season.

Bushfires are currently affecting destinations in Europe. Read our advice about what to do if you’re caught in a bushfire overseas.

From 11 August 2021, if you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident who normally lives overseas, you’re no longer automatically exempt from Australia’s overseas travel restrictions. You can still leave Australia. But you’ll need to apply for an exemption and demonstrate your links to the country where you usually live. A transitional period applies until 7 September.

Today we acknowledge the 20th anniversary of 9/11. On that day nearly 3,000 innocent people died, including 10 Australians, in the most devastating terrorist attack in the US. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world. Terrorists may target places associated with foreigners or Westerners.