7 December 2017 The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Australia reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and ... Read More»

March 7, 2017 As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide ... Read More»

The Australian bush fire season runs from October to May.  Every year bush fires ravage large areas of land, causing property damage and loss of life.  State and territory emergency services in Australia provide up-to-date information on bush fires and advice on precautionary measures that can help minimize fire-related risks.  U.S. citizens visiting or living ... Read More»

The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a high ... Read More»

The Mission of the United States of America in Australia reminds U.S. citizens that the Australian National Terrorism Public Alert level, set by the Government of Australia, remains HIGH.  Australian National Security has stated that a terrorist attack is likely to occur in Australia. Australian law enforcement agencies have announced an arrest in Melbourne.  Authorities ... Read More»

The U.S. Consulate General in Sydney alerts U.S. citizens that Severe Tropical Cyclone Nathan is expected to make landfall in Far North Queensland on Friday, March 20 as a Category 4 Storm.  The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued a tropical storm warning from Coen to Cairns, including the cities of Cooktown and Port Douglas.   ... Read More»

The U.S. Consulate General in Sydney advises U.S. citizens that Cyclone Marcia, a Category 5 storm, is expected to make landfall on the central Queensland coast today, February 20.  The Australian Government has warned that this storm poses an extremely serious threat to life and property, particularly in the areas between St. Lawrence and Hervey ... Read More»

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided the following guidance for U.S. citizens abroad preparing for the 2015 tax filing season.  This IRS guidance is posted under Federal Benefits and Obligations on travel.state.gov . Who Must File? All U.S. citizens and resident aliens must file a U.S. individual income tax return, even if they permanently live outside the United States ... Read More»

The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a high ... Read More»