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
Australia's economic outlook 2026
(5 June 2026) Speech transcript from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Australia to be Country of Honour at China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) 2026
(29 April 2026) Media release from Australian Trade and Investment Commission.
Australian Government News and Speeches
Address to the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue: Plenary Session Three
(30 May 2026) Speech by Richard Marles, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence.
Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Joint Statement
(26 May 2026) Joint Statement from Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Albanese Labor Government helps secure more jet fuel and fertiliser
(19 May 2026) Joint media release from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King, and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins.
(18 May 2026) Media release from Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell.
A Budget that backs innovation and investment
(12 May 2026) Joint media release from Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation.
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.
