How safe is Australia?
Australia is very safe, with a low crime rate, political stability and a peaceful society. In most places, streets are clean, open and well-lit at night. The incidence of robbery and assault is relatively low and Australia has strict anti-gun and drug laws. A peaceful country, Australia has never had a civil war, had to fight for territory or had a political coup. The government is democratically elected, and is not ruled by the military nor based on religion. Australia is part of the British Commonwealth the Queen of England is also the Queen of Australia. She is represented in Australia by the Governor-General. Australia is free of many diseases encountered by travelers in other countries. Even in Australias tropical areas there is no risk of common tropical diseases such as malaria and yellow fever. Because of its cleanliness and sanitation, Australia is also free of diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
