Smartraveller
Smartraveller provides advice for Australians planning to travel, or already travelling or living, overseas. Our purpose is to help Australians travel overseas safely, reduce their risks and avoid problems in all locations. Smartraveller is provided by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and includes information in Simplified Chinese.
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Call for submissions to the General Review of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement
(21 November 2025) Notice from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Travel Advice
We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in China overall.
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For Australians requiring urgent consular assistance after hours, please telephone the Embassy main switch number on (010) 5140 4111 and press “1” and you will be transferred to the Consular Emergency Centre.
Alternatively, you can telephone the Consular Emergency Centre directly on 61 2 6261 3305
Embassy and Consulates News and Speeches
Australian Government News and Speeches
Statement on unsafe and unprofessional interaction with People’s Liberation Army–Navy
(06 March 2026) Statement of the Department of Defence.
Australians should be prepared for travel disruptions
(02 March 2026) Media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Statement on Iran
(28 February 2026) Joint media statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Australia welcomes decision to host pre-COP in Fiji and Tuvalu
(26 February 2026) Joint media release from Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy.
Australia's steadfast support for Ukraine four years on
(24 February 2026) Joint media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Embassy Opening Hours
The Embassy will be open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday except for public holidays.
Australians requiring advice or assistance from the consular section may call during business hours from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday to Friday.
Please note: Passport Applications: Monday-Friday 9:00 – 12:00 and Notarial Services: Monday-Friday 14:00 – 15:30 by making appointment.
