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Mali

Travel Advisories — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:49:51 +0000

It includes new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (protests in Bamako and attacks in the north of Mali). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Kenya

Travel Advisories — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:46:52 +0000

It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Terrorism (four people were arrested in Mombasa on charges relating to an alleged bomb plot in December 2011). The overall level of the advice for Kenya has not changed.

Netherlands

Travel Advisories — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:30:34 +0000

It contains new information under Local travel (holders of current Australian driving licences may drive in the Netherlands for 185 days from their date of arrival in the Netherlands. After this period a Dutch licence is required). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Samoa

Travel Advisories — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:47:33 +0000

It includes new information under Safety and Security: Crime (locations of violent incidents). The overall level of the advice has not been changed.

Canada

Travel Advisories — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:41:45 +0000

The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Ecuador

Travel Advisories — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:38:41 +0000

It contains new information under Additional information: Natural disasters, severe weather and climate (Sangay volcano active; state of emergency in Gualaceo, Paute and Cuenca in Azuay province due to heavy rains, river overflows and landslides). The overall level of the advice remains at High degree of caution.

Austria

Travel Advisories — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:51:57 +0000

It contains new information under Safety and security: Crime (travellers should be cautious while sleeping on the train from Prague to Vienna as there have been reports of pockets being slashed to steal wallets and passports). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Italy

Travel Advisories — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:34:40 +0000

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Safety and Security: Civil unrest/Political tension (ongoing transport disruptions). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Yemen

Travel Advisories — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:31:55 +0000

It contains new information in the Summary and under Safety and security: Civil unrest/political tension (kidnapping). The update underlines our very strong advice that Australians in Yemen should depart immediately.

Trinidad and Tobago

Travel Advisories — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:39:36 +0000

The overall level of the advice has not changed.