ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SAFETY AND SECURITY INFORMATION SECURITY AND SAFETY FOR VISITORS TO QUEENSLANDTO VISITORS FOR Ver. 1.00 Welcome to Queensland. The informaon contained in this document is intended to provide the reader with an overview of relevant legislaon and maers of interest for visitors to Queensland. While not exhausve, the informaon is designed to provide an overview of infor maon relevant to ensure a safe and enjoyable me. For clari%caon or addional in formaon, please contract with the relevant areas or visit internet sites iden%ed in the document. ADDITIONAL TERRORISM AND PROTEST ACTION INFORMATION TERRORISM Australia's Naonal Terrorism Threat Level remains at *P,O.A.LE' 10 there is credi ble intelligence, assessed by our security agencies, to indicate that individuals or groups connue to possess the intent and capability to conduct a terrorist aac1 in Australia. The assessment highlights the persistent threat of terrorism in Australia and rein forces that the potenal for a terrorist aac1 in Australia is a very real threat. While the factors that led to the raising of the terrorism threat level in 2eptember 2014 have not diminished, the Australian 5overnment has no informaon to sug ANDACTION TERRORISM PROTEST gest any speci%c aac1 planning is underway or that a terrorist aac1 is immi nent6but credible intelligence indicates the planning of such aac1s is a plausible scenario which cannot be discounted. ,eporng unusual or suspicious acvity to authories may help minimise the threat. The Australian 5overnment has compiled and released personal charac teriscs and behaviours which individuals, prone to radicalisaon and extremism, may display. This and further informaon can be found on the Australian 5overn ment's 'Living 2afe Together' website. ,esidents and visitors should connue to exercise cauon and report any suspicious incidents or acvity to police or the Na onal 2ecurity 7otline on 1800 1234 00. PROTEST ACTION Queensland laws enable and support peaceful public assemblies in Queensland. A public assembly is any rally or demonstraon held in a public place, whether or not it is held in just one place or it moves between an assembly point and another locaon. A public place includes a road, a place usually open to or used by the public, or a place that is temporarily open or being used by the public. A peaceful public assembly may be subject to restricons that are *necessary and reasonable' for0 Ver. • protecng public safety • maintaining public order: or • the protecon of others' rights and freedoms, including their right to0 ◊ enjoy the natural environment: or ◊ carry on their business. Persons aending the Commonwealth 5ames should be wary of becoming in volved in any protest acon during their visit as public assemblies should be au thorised by police and other relevant local authories prior to the assembly occur ring. The commission of o<ences, even during an authorised public assembly, may sll render you liable for arrest and charging by police. 1. Current at 13 February 2017. 2ee Naonal Terrorism Threat Advisory 2ystem Page 1 of 12 ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION INFORMATION GENERAL • The laws in Queensland are not too dissimilar to those in the majority of oth er countries throughout the world. • If you are a vicm of crime or otherwise involved in an incident, or are arrest ed/detained by police, it is requested you idenfy yourself to police as a par cipant in the 5old Coast 2018 Commonwealth 5ames and provide your cor rect name to ensure police can ta1e appropriate acon and provide the nec essary support. TRAVELLING IN QUEENSLAND LAWS: & TRAVELLING TRAFFIC If you are travelling in Queensland for an extended period, maintain regular con tact with your family or friends at home so they 1now you are safe this will allay any concerns they may have for your safety and could prevent an unnecessary search. Whether you are here on long or short term stay, always carry with you a list of contactable relaves and their contact details. hps0//www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/visitors/ TravellinginQueensland.htm TRAFFIC • .e aware when driving or wal1ing across roads that vehicles drive on the leA side of the road. • 5enerally, if you are vising Queensland from another country or jurisdicon, you can drive a motor vehicle if you have a valid overseas licence with author isaon to drive that class of motor vehicle. For more informaon visit0 hps0// www.qld.gov.au/transport/licensing/driver licensing/overseas/driving/ • .icycle and motorcycle riders must wear a helmet. All persons in a motor ve hicle must wear a seat belt. Ver. • A driver or rider cannot hold or use a mobile telephone while driving and sig ni%cant %nes apply. • Driving under the inCuence of liquor or drugs is viewed seriously in Australia0 ◊ If intending to drin1 or use recreaonal drugs6do not drive: ◊ Consider having a dedicated driver or use public transport: ◊ Queensland police have a general power to stop and require a driver to undergo a test to determine if a driver or person in charge of a vehicle is under the inCuence of alcohol or a drug. It is an o<ence to refuse to un dergo any such test. • If driving in the rural areas of Australia, some roads are narrow and cauon needs to be exercised. Anyone travelling in these areas needs to be aware of heavy vehicle traDc, wild life and stoc1 that may be on the roads and road shoulders. Page 2 of 12 ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION INFORMATION TRAFFIC CONTINUED • If you are involved in a traDc crash in Queensland: ◊ Ensure you are in a safe locaon away from the traDc ◊ If anyone is trapped or injured call 000 ◊ If police are required to direct other traDc, deal with haEards, a driver ap pears a<ected by alcohol or drugs, or an involved person fails to exchange their details6Call Policelin1 on 131444. If none of these circumstances exist drivers should exchange details and contact your insurer / vehicle hire company. ◊ If a vehicle involved in the crash requires towing, Fand police did not aend), the crash is to be reported to Policelin1 within 24 hours on 131 LAWS: CRIMINAL DRUGSAND 444 or online or via the smart phone app. CRIMINAL • Police generally have the right to demand name and address and, if necessary, proof thereof. • Possession of a %rearm without the appropriate licence is illegal and are gen erally not allowed to be carried in public areas. • Possession of 1nives in a public place is generally illegal. • 2exual intercourse must occur between consenng adults. • The legal age of consent for sexual intercourse is 16 years of age. • Prostuon is generally illegal in Queensland with the excepon of licensed brothels and single prostutes operang from a single premise. DRUGS • Possession of illicit drugs and most performance and image enhancing drugs is a criminal o<ence in Queensland. Ver. • Illicit drugs may be o<ered for sale, parcularly within entertainment areas. It is a criminal o<ence to purchase or possess these drugs and the quality of the drugs can vary signi%cantly. • Customers within the entertainment areas, females in parcular, should be aware of incidents of drin1 spi1ing and not leave drin1s unaended. If there are any doubts, purchase a new drin1. hps0//www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/visitors/Documents/ ADL_Young_.oo1let.pdf www.druginfo.adf.org.au Page 3 of 12 ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION INFORMATION STREET AND GOOD ORDER OFFENCES • Public drun1enness, disorderly behaviour, indecent behaviour and obscene language is not tolerated, especially within entertainment precincts and a per son may be arrested for these o<ences. • Don't become involved in %ghts or brawls as you may be charged with o<enc es arising from such incidents. SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY: PROPERTYPERSONAL Australia and Queensland is regarded internaonally as a safe desnaon to travel to and the community willing to share and enjoy the Australian way of life howev er some cauon needs to be exercised as generally the case in most countries. • Don't go anywhere alone. 7ave a friend, colleague, or *mate' accompany you. • Don't carry or display large sums of cash in public. • .e careful with valuables and identy documents including passports and credit cards. Do not leave them on display in vehicles or leave them unaended in public areas. • Avoid poorly lit or unlit areas such as par1s and laneways. • If you are a vicm of a criminal o<ence, report the maer to the police on 131444. If the maer is an emergency call 000. hps0//www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/visitors/Documents/ 2afetyinQueensland_Factsheet.pdf PROPERTY SECURITY Whether you are living here on a long term basis or just for a few wee1s, to ensure your safety please consider the following advice0 Ver. • Whilst staying at any accommodaon, secure your property. • Always loc1 the door. • When staying in accommodaon, as1 what security facilies, li1e safes, are pro vided by the establishment to store passports and other valuables. • Ma1e it diDcult for bag snatching thieves by using a money belt. • Leep large amounts of cash and cheques separate. • Avoid giving the impression that you are carrying a lot of money. • ,emember not to ta1e all your money and valuables with you if you are party ing or day tre11ing. Page 4 of 12 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION PROPERTY SECURITY CONTINUED • Try not to adverse that you have purchased something from duty free outlets place duty free bags out of sight. • Leave valuables in a secure locaon when going to the beach or pool. • Carry your shoulder bag at the front of your body. • Mar1 or photograph your property for iden%caon purposes.