CATO heads to Canberra to discuss the state of travel with Government
Telling someone you're going to Canberra "for work" is a real power move. We've only been for trips to Questacon.
More than half of Aussies risk travelling underinsured, says DFAT report
Due to our phobia of roundabouts, we couldn't attend DFAT’s Consular State of Play report launch in Canberra yesterday...
Travellers no longer need to register trips on Smartraveller; here’s what to do instead
There's one less thing you have to remind your clients to do before they travel, and one thing to add. So, a pleasing eq...
Smartraveller’s warning for Aussies heading to Qatar for World Cup
The DFAT-run travel advisory said travellers could face serious penalties for doing something that you wouldn't think tw...
Aussie traveller held in US prison for overlooked entry requirement
As tricky as heading overseas can be, we reckon you'd all agree that this guy really drew the short straw.
Lengthy passport wait times threaten Aussie travel plans
If you're ever looking for a nice opportunity to stand around for a few hours and get annoyed with bureaucracy, the pass...
Here’s what will happen when the overseas travel ban is lifted on Monday, and everywhere Aussies will be allowed to go
The countdown is on for Australia's big reopening, and we've got all the latest updates from the Health Minister, DFAT a...
Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts
Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating stranded Aussies. Nice one, guys...
“Offensive, grossly inappropriate” vaginal examinations of female plane passengers reported to Australian Federal Police
The federal government is demanding answers from the relevant authorities, after 13 Australian women were forced to unde...
DFAT accidentally reveals email addresses of Aussies stranded overseas
The embarrassing blunder by DFAT comes after it reportedly terminated as many as 100 contractors, with some of those hav...
DFAT establishes hardship fund for Aussies trapped overseas
Are any of your clients still stuck overseas? This could help relieve some of their (and your) stress.
DFAT downsizes due to financial struggles
The government department has run the slasher through its ranks in an attempt to make up for a budget shortfall.
International arrivals capped at Sydney Airport due to “pressure” on city quarantine facilities
Got a client who's hoping to get back home to Sydney from overseas in the coming weeks? They may need to hit pause on th...
Weekend repatriation flights return hundreds of Australians from overseas
The repatriation efforts come as Australia’s chief medical officer warns most of the country's COVID-19 cases in the c...
Prime Minister urges Aussies not to travel overseas for the first time in history
Authorities are also urging all Aussies overseas to return ASAP as countries continue to close borders and airlines redu...
Aussies advised to “reconsider” cruising, as whole of Italy enters lockdown
DFAT is advising Aussies to think twice before taking an overseas cruise due to the rapid spread of coronavirus.
DFAT to give Smartraveller a major facelift
The federal government's travel advice and consular information service is set to receive a major upgrade, including imp...
Four injured after multiple bombs explode across Bangkok
At least four people have been injured during multiple explosions across Bangkok's Si Lom business district and Suan Lua...