Introduction to USEFUL INFORMATION about Australia

Australia has been an island continent for about 50 million years and was isolated from the rest of the world until little more than 200 years ago. A unique fauna and flora, unspoiled beaches and breathtaking wilderness areas now coexist with excitingly modern, cosmopolitan cites. In 1901 the six colonies within Australia joined forces to become a federation (the Commonwealth of Australia).

This information section, which mainly relates to Australian laws and regulations which affect visitors, has been broken down into the following sections:

Entry formalities - Getting into Australia Visas, customs regulations, quarantine rules	Health and Safety Insurance, disabled facilities, sun protection, water sports and surf safety, smoking
Climate and Time Zones	Electricity and Telecommunications
Shoppings and Business Including Public Holidays	Transport - Getting about Includes vehicle hire driving regulations
Food and Drink Including alcohol laws	Accommodation Including a Standards Guide

 

There is more information available when you click onto links for each of the States under 'Regional Information' in the main menu on the left, including Getting About, Climate+Topography, History and General Facts.