Travel Reference
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Embassies & Consulates
The principal diplomatic representations to Australia are in Canberra, but many countries are represented in Perth by
consular staff.
Remember that while in Australia you are bound by Australian laws. Your embassy will not be sympathetic if you end
up in jail after committing a crime locally, even if such actions are legal in your own country.
Canada
(
08-9322 7930;
www.canadainternational.gc.ca
;
267 St Georges Tce, 3rd fl)
France
(
0406 654 254;
www.ambafrance-au.org
;
4/105 Broadway, Nedlands)
Germany
(
08-9221 2941;
www.canberra.diplo.de
; 2 The Esplanade, Level 18, Exchange Plaza)
Irish Embassy
(
02-6214 0000;
www.embassyofireland.au.com
; 20 Arkana St, Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT)
Netherlands
(
08-9486 1579;
http://australia.nlembassy.org
;
1139 Hay St)
New Zealand Embassy
(
02-6270 4211;
www.nzembassy.com
;
Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla, ACT)
UK
(
08-9224 4700;
www.fco.gov.uk
; 77 St Georges Tce, Level 26, Allendale Sq)
USA
(
08-9202 1224;
http://perth.usconsulate.gov
;
16 St Georges Tce, 4th fl)
Gay & Lesbian Travellers
In general Australians are open-minded about homosexuality and, in WA, gays and lesbians are protected by anti-dis-
crimination legislation and share an equal age of consent with heterosexuals (16 years).
