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…
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…
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…
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…
Smartraveller’s warning for Aussies heading to Qatar for World Cup
The DFAT-run travel advisory said travellers could face serious penalties for doing…
Smartraveller’s warning for Aussies heading to Qatar for World Cup
The DFAT-run travel advisory said travellers could face serious penalties for doing…
Aussie traveller held in US prison for overlooked entry requirement
As tricky as heading overseas can be, we reckon you'd all agree…
Lengthy passport wait times threaten Aussie travel plans
If you're ever looking for a nice opportunity to stand around for…
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…
Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts
Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating…
“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…
DFAT accidentally reveals email addresses of Aussies stranded overseas
The embarrassing blunder by DFAT comes after it reportedly terminated as many…
DFAT establishes hardship fund for Aussies trapped overseas
Are any of your clients still stuck overseas? This could help relieve…
DFAT downsizes due to financial struggles
The government department has run the slasher through its ranks in an…
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…
Weekend repatriation flights return hundreds of Australians from overseas
The repatriation efforts come as Australia’s chief medical officer warns most of…
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…
Aussies advised to “reconsider” cruising, as whole of Italy enters lockdown
DFAT is advising Aussies to think twice before taking an overseas cruise…
DFAT to give Smartraveller a major facelift
The federal government's travel advice and consular information service is set to…
Four injured after multiple bombs explode across Bangkok
At least four people have been injured during multiple explosions across Bangkok's…
British Airways suspends flights to Cairo
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has updated its travel advice…
“Business begins now”, as DFAT downgrades travel advice for Sri Lanka
The downgrade indicates that Sri Lanka is progressing towards a state of…
Aussies urged not to travel to Lombok as quake death toll hits 347
Tourists are continuing to flee Lombok as DFAT urges Aussies to reconsider…
CATO gives top honour to retiring founder, Peter Baily
Meanwhile, we're bestowing upon ourselves the top honour of a Friday afternoon…
Qantas to refer to Taiwan as territory following China row
Meanwhile, we will now be referring to Tuesdays as chocolate day to…
Beware: the most dangerous place on earth for Aussie travellers
An Aussie traveller is hospitalised or dies in this region every 17…
“Human error” to blame for Flight Centre passport leak
There was an accidental leak in the Flight Centre offices recently. Although…
How travel insurance works in the event of terror attacks
In the wake of the horrific terror attack in Manchester, we've rounded…
DFAT Advice for US-bound Australians after Trump travel ban
While demonstrators rally against a ban on Muslim immigration at US airports,…
Reconsider Istanbul, Ankara travel: DFAT
Australians are being urged to reconsider their need to travel to Istanbul…
Travellers urged to reconsider Belgium plans
Tragic terror attacks in Brussels have prompted warnings from the Australian Government…
Malaysia ups security after DFAT warning
Malaysian security forces have stepped up patrols in the capital following an…
DFAT confirms Aussie's death in Thailand
An Australian man has died in Thailand on the popular resort island…
Aussies urged to rethink travel to Paris
Travellers are being urged to reconsider their need to travel to France…
Govt launches new Smartraveller campaign
The federal government has launched a new advertising campaign encouraging Australians to…
Agent advice: Get the grit on Greece
If you’ve got clients heading to Greece, or some mulling over a…
Travel warnings boring; needs to be in “plain English”
Travel warnings are missing the mark with Australians heading overseas.
Consular Strategy ‘road map’ launched to aid troubled travellers
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) have launched a 3-year…
Aussies alerted to Brazil security risks amid protests
Australians due to travel to Brazil for the 2014 FIFA World Cup…
