Does the Australian Government provide an allowance to Australians in jail overseas?
No. However, in many countries prisoners are able, with the cooperation of prison authorities, to operate commercial bank accounts to receive funds from family and friends. In some instances a consular officer may be able to arrange a loan from the Australian Government under the Australian Government’s Prisoner Loan Scheme.
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