News and Updates

The Vice-Chancellor has announced UQ has appointed FCM Travel Solutions (FCM) to manage our travel arrangements until 2022.

Smarttraveller launched their new website and enhanced services on Thursday, 21 November 2019. Any current subscriptions to Smarttraveller updates will not be carried over and you must re-subscribe to continue to receive travel advice updates.

Any travel to or via Hong Kong that is not necessary should be avoided where possible.

From 1 October 2019, New Zealand will implement an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) as a new security and facilitation measure.

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar Airways have all banned Apple MacBook Pro laptops from being brought on board as checked baggage following global concerns about recalled batteries.

Hong Kong continues to experience widespread protests and civil unrest that has become unpredictable and is expected to continue.

Important information for travellers and bookers regarding contact information when booking travel.

Australian travellers can now swipe their passports at the automated e-passport gates of all UK airports.

From Tuesday 23 April 2019 a number of changes will apply to travel insurance processes and cover.