Australia
Among the lowest political-violence baselines globally; bushfire and cyclone exposure rises sharply in the southern summer.
Read the Australia safety guideGovernment advisories
Active drivers
- wildfireGDACSOfficial13 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 21/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 25/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial13 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 21/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 25/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial13 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 21/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 22/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial13 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 21/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 23/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial13 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 21/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 25/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial14 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 20/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 22/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial14 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 20/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 24/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial15 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 19/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 21/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - floodGDACSOfficial16 d agoGreen flood alert in Australia
On 18/05/2026, a flood started in Australia, lasting until 20/05/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 48 displaced .
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial16 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 18/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 24/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial18 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 16/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 25/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial18 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 16/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 23/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial19 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 15/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 20/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial19 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 15/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 16/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial20 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 14/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 17/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial20 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 14/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial20 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 14/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial20 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 14/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 21/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial20 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 14/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 17/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial20 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 14/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 14/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial21 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 13/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial21 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 13/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial21 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 13/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial22 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 12/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 17/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial22 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 12/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 17/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial23 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 11/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 12/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial23 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 11/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 17/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial23 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 11/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 17/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial23 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 11/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 16/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial24 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 10/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 11/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial24 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 10/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 16/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial24 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 10/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 18/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial24 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 10/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 17/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial25 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 09/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 09/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial25 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 09/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 16/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial26 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 08/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 10/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial26 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 08/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 17/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial26 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 08/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 10/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial26 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 08/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 10/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial27 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 07/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial27 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 07/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial27 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 07/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 12/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 09/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 11/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 14/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 09/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 07/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 16/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 07/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 14/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 09/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 11/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 13/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 09/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial28 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 06/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial29 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 05/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 12/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial29 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 05/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 08/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial29 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 05/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 12/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial29 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 05/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial29 d agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 05/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 04/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 15/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 04/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 16/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 04/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 09/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 04/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 06/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 04/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 10/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 04/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 07/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 04/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 10/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 03/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 09/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 02/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 08/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 01/05/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 07/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 30/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 05/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 30/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 09/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 30/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 05/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 29/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 04/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 25/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 10/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 25/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 10/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 23/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 04/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 22/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 04/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 22/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 05/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 22/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 04/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 20/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 05/05/2026.
Score impact: -3 - wildfireGDACSOfficial1 mo agoGreen forest fire notification in Australia
On 20/04/2026, a forest fire started in Australia, until 05/05/2026.
Score impact: -3
Frequently asked
Is it safe to visit Australia right now?
Australia's Safe Trip Score today is 77/100, low risk · exercise caution. The score has flat over the last 7 days, and the highest active advisory across the UK FCDO, US State Department, Smartraveller (AU), travel.gc.ca, Auswärtiges Amt, and France Diplomatie is Level 1. Travel advisories are nearly always region-specific even when the headline level is national; check the per-ministry advisories on this page for any zones to avoid in your itinerary. The score recomputes daily at 06:00 UTC from 85 active drivers plus the blended advisory tier.
Is Australia safe to travel to?
Today's headline read is low risk · exercise caution (77/100). The six sub-scores break down to: disease 94/100, conflict 96/100, natural disasters 0/100, crime 90/100, civil unrest 92/100, infrastructure 92/100. Lower numbers indicate higher risk in that category. For trip-specific planning, the country safety guide covers neighbourhood-level patterns the headline number does not.
What is the current travel advisory for Australia?
Australia has 3 active advisories from major foreign ministries, ranging up to Level 1 on the standard 1 to 4 scale. The advisory cards on this page link to each ministry's full text. Travel advisories carve out specific districts or border zones as "avoid all travel" while keeping the rest of the country at a lower level; clicking through to the relevant section for your itinerary is the single highest-value 90 seconds of trip planning.
Has the situation in Australia changed recently?
The 7-day Safe Trip Score change is +0 points. Day-to-day moves under 3 points are noise; moves of 3 to 7 points usually reflect a fresh advisory or a moderate-severity event; moves above 7 points typically come from a major advisory level change or a high-severity acute event. The recent-events feed and the 7-day timeline page identify the specific drivers.
How is the Safe Trip Score for Australia calculated?
The score is a weighted blend of six sub-scores (disease 18%, conflict 22%, natural disasters 16%, crime 16%, civil unrest 14%, infrastructure 14%) plus a 20% blend of major foreign-ministry advisories. The methodology page documents the exact algorithm and the changelog tracks every weighting change. Score range is 0 to 100; 100 means very low risk, 0 means extreme risk.
When does the Australia Safe Trip Score update?
Daily at 06:00 UTC after the morning ingestion sweep. Live event feeds (USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, WAQI air quality) update hourly throughout the day. Foreign-ministry advisories are checked daily. Last computed 3 Jun 2026, 22:41 (just now). The status page shows the freshness of every individual data feed.