Each State and Territory have their own Victim Support helplines. If you need consular assistance, contact us at the Embassy or Consulate.
If you're a victim of a crime while in Australia, you should report it to the local police immediately. Proof of identity and citizenship will be required. You will need to submit a completed application, duly witnessed and with all supporting documents and the appropriate fee. If your passport is lost or stolen while in Australia, the Embassy in Canberra, Consulate General in Sydney or the Honorary Consulate in Perth can, in emergency situations, issue an emergency travel document or temporary passport.
If you are arrested or detained, you are entitled to request that the local police notify the Embassy or Consulate General of your detention.Be careful in certain ‘party’ areas in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth and take sensible precautions. If you are staying in cheap accommodation, be aware that the good value may be due to an undesirable location. Always get local advice about safe places to socialise.Leave a copy of the biography page (and travel and insurance documents) with family or friends at home. You do not legally have to carry your passport with your at all time in Australia so leave it in a safe place unless absolutely necessary to avoid loss, theft or damage.Do not carry your credit card, travel tickets and money together - leave spare cash and valuables in a safe place.There is an underlying threat of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by tourists and expatriates.Ĭrime remains relatively low in Australia but you should take sensible precautions. The Australian government terrorism public alert level is at ‘probable’. TerrorismĪustralia’s current national terrorism threat level is ‘probable’ (see the Australian national terrorism threat advisory system). Read further information on the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement between Ireland & Australia. It does not cover medical repatriation to Ireland. Equally it does not cover outpatient costs for follow-up (dressings, physiotherapy, etc.). It does not cover prescription costs other than for patients while in hospital. It does not cover ambulance costs which, given the size of Australia and the frequent use of air ambulances, can be significant. This agreement is limited to emergency situations and is not a replacement for medical insurance. It is important to note that the agreement only covers people who are legally in Australia on certain visa classes (student visas are not included).
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This agreement provides for free emergency care in an Australian public hospital for Irish citizens. The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.Ī Reciprocal Health Agreement is in place between the governments of Ireland and Australia. Irish citizens in Australia are advised to register their details.
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To check Australia’s visa requirements, see: Explore visa optionsįor full details on entering Australia, please refer to the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website. Please ensure your visa is granted before travelling to Australia. Requirements could include COVID-19 testing after you arrive in Australia or vaccination requirements to visit certain venues or work in certain occupations.
If you are planning to travel to Australia, you should check the requirements of the state or territory you are travelling to. It is important to remember that airlines, vessel operators and other countries may have specific requirements that travellers need to comply with.Įach state and territory in Australia has its own requirements that you will need to comply with. Masks are still required on flights travelling to Australia. There is no requirement to present certificates of vaccination/testing for COVID-19 or to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration or Maritime Travel Declaration. There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to Australia from Ireland. Anyone considering travelling abroad should be aware that restrictions are subject to change at short notice, and additional restrictions may be imposed by the country of your destination, including during your visit. Latest Travel AlertĬitizens should exercise caution in any decisions about international travel, taking account of their overall health, their vaccine status, and the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 while abroad.