Exercise normal precautions in Australia. Areas affected by bushfires have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Australian Capital Territory, Central Tablelands of New South Wales State, South Eastern Victoria State – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution in areas affected by bushfires and air quality issues.

• Visitors should exercise increased caution when considering travel to areas affected by bushfires until the risks posed by bushfires, and resulting poor air quality, have passed.
• Authorities may issue evacuation orders to certain areas as conditions warrant. Travelers should follow local evacuation orders.
• Smoke from bushfires is causing poor air quality, which can increase health risks for travelers with related health conditions. Check the air quality for your destinations and take precautions as needed.
• Monitor local news media outlets for updates on areas under evacuation.
• Dial 000 (triple zero) for immediate assistance from the police, ambulance service, or fire brigade.

Follow the notices and updates of the state or territory emergency services where you are:

Australian Capital Territory

• ACT Fire Brigade: Manages fire emergencies across the Australian Capital Territory
• ACT Emergency Services Agency: Provides emergency assistance following a disaster

New South Wales

• NSW Fire and Rescue Service: Manages fire emergencies in NSW’s major cities and towns
• NSW Rural Fire Service: Manages bushfire emergencies in regional NSW
• NSW State Emergency Service: Provides emergency assistance following a disaster

Northern Territory

• NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services: Manages fire emergencies across the Northern Territory

Queensland

• QLD Fire and Emergency Service: Manages fire emergencies across Queensland
• QLD State Emergency Service: Provides emergency assistance following a disaster
  
  South Australia

• SA Metropolitan Fire Service: Manages fire emergencies in the Adelaide metropolitan area
• SA Country Fire Service: Manages bushfire emergencies in regional South Australia
• SA State Emergency Service: Provides emergency assistance following a disaster

Tasmania

• Tasmanian Fire Service: Manages fire emergencies across Tasmania
• State Emergency Service: Provides emergency assistance following a disaster

Victoria

• Country Fire Authority: Manages bushfire emergencies in regional Victoria
• Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board: Manages fire emergencies in the Melbourne metropolitan area
• Victoria State Emergency Service: Provides emergency assistance following a disaster

Western Australia

• WA Fire and Emergency Services Authority: Manages fire emergencies across Western Australia
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Last Update: Reissued after review with edits to risk indicators.