Overview
- The hub goes live on Smartraveller with clear advice on methanol poisoning symptoms, what to do if exposed, drink spiking risks, drug and alcohol safety, and travel insurance.
- Content was developed with partner organisations including Red Frogs, CHOICE and Médecins Sans Frontières to reach young travellers, parents, schools and universities.
- The rollout is timed to reach thousands of school‑leavers before November trips to popular party destinations.
- The government continues to press Laos for updates on the investigation into the 2024 deaths of Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, with offers of Australian Federal Police assistance not taken up.
- Outreach tools include airport text messages plus free materials such as fact sheets, posters and a video tailored to help teens recognise and avoid contaminated alcohol.