This Advice is current for Monday, 03 October 2005.

The Advice was issued on Sunday, 02 October 2005, 19:24:36, AEST.
This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information on safety and security. The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Australians are advised to defer non-essential travel to Indonesia. Australians in Indonesia who are concerned for their safety should consider departing. Australians who consider their presence in Indonesia to be essential should exercise extreme caution. The recommendation that Australians defer non-essential travel applies to Indonesia as a whole, including Bali.

A number of bombs exploded in Bali in the evening of 1 October at several locations, including Kuta Square and Jimbaran Bay. Several deaths and injuries occurred. The possibility of further explosions cannot be ruled out. Australians in Bali should exercise extreme caution, remain in their hotels wherever possible and consider departing if concerned for their safety. Additional flights to Australia are being organised to meet demand; details can be obtained from Qantas on 00180361786 (from Bali), and 131313 (from Australia). Travellers should also advise their families in Australia regarding their welfare and safety.

Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Australian Consulate General in Bali on 241118.