Tourists

Advice for Travellers - Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)

The Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) enables you to claim a refund, subject to certain conditions, of the goods and services tax (GST) and wine equalisation tax (WET) that you pay on goods you buy in Australia.

www.customs.gov.au

Australian Currency

A brief introduction to Australian currency and its history, with links to further information.

www.dfat.gov.au

Climate

Bureau of Meteorology climate information with additional maps, educational materials and access to SILO services for agriculture.

www.bom.gov.au

Climate tips for travellers

Tips on Australia's climate from the Bureau of Meteorology.

www.bom.gov.au

Event calendars

A list of event calendars providing listings of Australian events, some also with reviews and previews. Includes city guides and events finders available throughout Australia.

www.culture.gov.au

Exchange Rates

Current exchange rates as listed by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

www.rba.gov.au

Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Australia

A guide to diplomatic representation by foreign governments in Canberra and by international organisations in Australia.

www.info.dfat.gov.au

Frequently Asked Questions (about bringing goods into Australia)

Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service page providing answers to frequently asked questions. Includes a list of some items commonly brought into Australia by travellers with their import conditions.

www.daff.gov.au

Getting Married in Australia

The Attorney-General's Department provides information related to getting married in Australia.

www.ag.gov.au

Health Care for Visitors to Australia - United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Malta and Italy

As a resident of Finland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Norway, you are entitled to limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatment while visiting Australia.

www.medicareaustralia.gov.au

Health Care for Visitors to Australia from the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand

As a resident of New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland you are entitled to limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatment while visiting Australia.

www.medicareaustralia.gov.au

Map of Australia

Full size online topographic Map of Australia where you can zoom in on an area and browse Australia at 1:2.5 million scale.

www.ga.gov.au

Map of Australia (Single page)

A4 size map of Australia in colour showing capital cities, state borders, elevation etc.

www.ga.gov.au

New Aviation Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage at International Airports

There are new rules for taking liquids, aerosols and gels on flights into and out of Australia. These rules also apply when transiting on international flights within Australia.

www.infrastructure.gov.au

Overseas Driver Licences

Austroads page containing information for overseas drivers on licences and driving while in Australia. Includes information regarding international licences

www.austroads.com.au

Tourist Complaints and Consumer Education

While visitors are in Australia, they are covered by Australia's consumer protection laws, which require all businesses to treat consumers fairly. If you believe you have been treated unfairly by a business while in Australia, you can lodge a complaint with the government Fair Trading Agency in the States or Territories in which the problem occurred.

www.ret.gov.au

Transport

Page containing information on public transport and private vehicles in Australia to help intending and newly-arrived migrants and refugees settle in Australia. Contains links to other information including public transport information in each state and territory.

www.immi.gov.au

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