Know Your Rights – Legal Guidance for Travelers Visiting Canberra

Every person with the heart of a true adventurer and not just of a frequent traveler’s one, dreams about flying over-seas to reach faraway destinations, and enriching his memories with unique natural landscapes and worldwide renown landmarks and attractions. 

Australia is definitely such a destination, offering its visitors the opportunity to admire breathtaking landscapes, while also famous about the fascinating wildlife one can observe, and most certainly, the Great Barrier Reef, world’s largest coral reef system.

Even if you plan to spent your time in between Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth, the capital city of Canberra (a fact that a lot of people ignore) is certainly worthy of a short visit, giving you better insights in the country’s historical & cultural scene. 

Whilst it’s always important to not set yourself in danger, by violating local and national regulations when travelling, taking in consideration Australia’s physical distance from the rest of the countries, and the negative feelings risen in case of doubtful situations, we consider it necessary to hand you with some essential legal tips.

• Entry Requirements

Chances are that just your passport cannot provide you access to the country, with the requirement of a visa being necessary. Among the rest of the travel preparations and if it’s your first time facing such a case, it’s not unlikely to accidentally forget about that part. Consult The Australian Department of Home Affairs for all the up-to-date information and ensure your entry to the country with the correct type of visa according to your travel purpose. 

• ACT – Australian Capital Territory 

It’s not only the specific legal restrictions of each country that may differ and their associated penalties, as well as the responsible competent authorities and the level of strictness of the wider legal framework. Canberra specifically, belongs in ACT,  a self-governing territory with its own legislative assembly and government, that serves as the political, administrative, and cultural centre of the country. It is this framework that determines traffic regulations, alcohol consumption, smoking, and public conduct. It is the simplest things that can put you in the greatest danger
Bonus notice: Australians drive on the left side of the road. 

• Business Trips

When embarking on business activities in Canberra, a strong understanding of the city’s business laws and regulations is more essential than in any other case. Our intention is not to scare you, other than support you are ensuring compliance and mitigating risks which lead to successful business interactions. Transparency in business contracts is not granted. Especially if signing contracts that involve patents, trademarks, copyrights, contacting a business law firm Canberra will be your life jacket.

• Environmental Protection

Australia’s unique flora and fauna, has as consequence, the application of numerous and strict laws, regarding environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.
Be aware of all the prohibitions belonging to this framework, including visits to national parks, protected marine areas, and Indigenous cultural sites, and activities that could harm threatened species and ecological communities.