AUSTRALIANS travelling to Indonesia
have been advised to exercise a high degree of caution following
intelligence about potential terrorist attacks.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is receiving information that indicates terrorists may be planning attacks in Indonesia, which could take place at any time.
“You should exercise particular caution around locations that have a low level of protective security and avoid places known to be possible terrorist targets,” the department says in its latest travel advice.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Australia was monitoring the situation in Indonesia “very closely”.
“There is always a need for caution when travelling overseas,” the Foreign Minister told reporters in Perth.
“Of course we have had the tragic experiences in the past with Bali
where Australians have been killed ... but we’re working closely with
the Indonesian security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies.”
Ms Bishop recommended Australians “read the travel advice” available.
TERROR WARNING: Read the full Australian Government travel advice here
“Of course in all these situations, people should be very aware of the fact that they are in another country, they’re subject to the laws of another country.”
The advice also notes Indonesian immigration staff may refuse entry to Australians with a criminal record, regardless of how long ago the offence took place.
Ms Bishop said she would feel comfortable holidaying in Bali now, but that travellers should take out insurance.
“If you can’t afford to travel to Bali with travel insurance, then perhaps you should rethink your travel.”
The Minister said security agencies take into account “a whole range of sources of information”.
“If it’s credible information, then the security agencies act on it.”
The region has been area of terrorism activity for “some time”, Ms Bishop said.
“We know that we have worked very closely with the Indonesian authorities to arrest, detain, prosecute and jail a number of people who have taken part in terrorist activities in the past.
“We treat terrorism and our counter-terrorism activities as our highest national security priority.”
The US government warned of a potential threat against US-associated hotels and banks in Surabaya on Sunday.
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is receiving information that indicates terrorists may be planning attacks in Indonesia, which could take place at any time.
“You should exercise particular caution around locations that have a low level of protective security and avoid places known to be possible terrorist targets,” the department says in its latest travel advice.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Australia was monitoring the situation in Indonesia “very closely”.
“There is always a need for caution when travelling overseas,” the Foreign Minister told reporters in Perth.
Warning ... Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
Source: News Corp Australia
Ms Bishop recommended Australians “read the travel advice” available.
TERROR WARNING: Read the full Australian Government travel advice here
“Of course in all these situations, people should be very aware of the fact that they are in another country, they’re subject to the laws of another country.”
The advice also notes Indonesian immigration staff may refuse entry to Australians with a criminal record, regardless of how long ago the offence took place.
Ms Bishop said she would feel comfortable holidaying in Bali now, but that travellers should take out insurance.
Beefed up security ... A high
security presence was maintained by the Indonesian forces for the visit
of Prime Minister Julia Gillard to Bali Bombing memorial in Kuta in
2012.
Source: News Limited
The Minister said security agencies take into account “a whole range of sources of information”.
“If it’s credible information, then the security agencies act on it.”
The region has been area of terrorism activity for “some time”, Ms Bishop said.
“We know that we have worked very closely with the Indonesian authorities to arrest, detain, prosecute and jail a number of people who have taken part in terrorist activities in the past.
“We treat terrorism and our counter-terrorism activities as our highest national security priority.”
The US government warned of a potential threat against US-associated hotels and banks in Surabaya on Sunday.
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