While restrictions have been eased in some areas, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned against non-essential travel.

The move will clear a major hurdle for Australians flying to Europe for summer, after travel insurers refused to issue coverage for trips via the Middle East.

SYDNEY, June 17 (Reuters) - Australia on Wednesday relaxed its travel advice for Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates after the U.S. and Iran reached an…

The Australian government is still urging travellers to reconsider transiting through Gulf hubs, but the change will help European summer holiday bookings.

While restrictions have been eased in some areas, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned against non-essential travel.

SYDNEY/HONG KONG: Australia on Wednesday relaxed its travel advice for several Middle Eastern countries, allowing Australians to transit through and travel to the biggest Gulf…

Australia has lowered its travel advice for several countries in the Middle East, but warned the security situation in parts of the region could still “deteriorate rapidly with…

Australians can now travel to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel, and Kuwait. The government has eased travel warnings for these nations. This change follows a deal between the US…

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