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Australia issues rare multi-country travel alert amid rising geopolitical tensions

Australia issues rare multi-country travel alert amid rising geopolitical tensions

DFAT’s 8 November global travel alert urges Australians to exercise extra caution in six countries, citing heightened security risks. The advisory is already prompting multinationals to review duty-of-care policies and may disrupt business-travel itineraries in key markets such as the UAE, UK and France.

Nov 9, 2025
China streamlines entry: digital arrival card and wider 24-hour visa-free transit from 20 November

China streamlines entry: digital arrival card and wider 24-hour visa-free transit from 20 November

China announced on 8 November that from 20 November it will shift to fully digital arrival cards and widen its 24-hour visa-free transit scheme to 44 airports. The changes trim airport processing times and make short-stop itineraries easier for Australian travellers, reinforcing China’s broader visa-relaxation agenda.

Nov 9, 2025

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