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PA/8/2002 1 June 2002
Travel advice and voluntary departures of Australian staff
The Australian Government remains very concerned about the situation in India and Pakistan.
Australians are advised to defer all travel to India and Pakistan, and Australians in these countries are strongly advised to consider departing using available commercial means.
Those Australians who choose to remain in India or Pakistan are urged to register their presence with the Australian Government, either by contacting their High Commissions or through the website of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
In line with this travel advice, the Australian Government has authorised the voluntary departure from its High Commissions in New Delhi and Islamabad of non-essential Australian staff and of the dependants of all Australian staff.