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Security

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.

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