Australia Travel Information

Here’s Australia travel information pertaining to crime, safety, and security throughout the country.

Street crimes such as pick pocketing, petty theft, and purse snatching are quiet common in larger cities. Therefore, visitors sound use personal security precautions while visiting tourist sites, restaurants, and hotels.

Automobile thefts and break-ins are also quiet prevalent. Be sure to check out these vehicle security tips to protect yourself from becoming a victim of these crimes.

Home security is just as important since home burglaries are occurring on a daily basis. Expats are encouraged to use security alarms and keep windows and doors locked to deter thieves.

Other crime that often targets foreigners is “drink spiking”. This is when a criminal slips an unknown drug into your drink, which renders you unconscious, and then later robs or sexual assaults you. This scam is quiet common in other countries around the world. For example, in Ecuador and Colombia a drug called Scopolamine is used to victimize foreigners. Therefore, remember to watch your drinks while in bars and never accept a drink from someone that you do not absolutely trust.

In the event that you need police assistance while in Australia, you should dial 000.

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