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Charter for Safe Travel

This is to certify that (travel industry representative) is a partner in the Charter for Safe Travel, a joint initiative between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australian travel industry.

Under this Charter we recognise our shared commitment to assisting Australians overseas to travel safely.

While it is the responsibility of the individual traveller to prepare adequately for overseas travel, we recognise the invaluable part we can play to assist this preparation.

As part of our service to our clients and to the Australian public, we commit to:

• Provide travellers with DFAT consular travel advice.
• Encourage travellers to take out adequate travel insurance.
• Inform travellers of the preparations they need to make before travelling.
• Work together in partnership with Government and other travel professionals to promote safe travel.

Minister for Foreign Affairs

Mike Hatton
CEO Australian Federation of Travel Agents

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