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Security
in Australia: despite the fact that Australia
is considered a country with a low violence and
crime rate, visitors should still keep their eyes
open and should know that street crime, pick pocketing
and car theft are a part of everyday Australian
life, as is the case anywhere else in the world.
That is why it is recommended to take the same precautions
there as you would at home. In Australia the number
for emergency services (police, fire brigade, and
ambulance) is “000”.
Some tips: Travellers
wishing to avoid problems throughout their stay
should follow a few simple rules: * the best way of moving around with money is through
the use of travellers checks, and changing these
as you need the money; * where possible, leave all items of value (jewellery,
travellers checks, credit cards, airplane tickets,
etc) in a safe at the hotel or place you are staying
at. In the Yellow Pages you will find a listing
of business offering security services and safe
deposit boxes as another alternative. * don’t leave luggage in an unwatched car. * take out a traveller’s insurance policy
to cover the costs of any losses or robberies that
may take place.
