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What the Consular Section can do

issue emergency passports or other travel documents provide assistance if you
are arrested and arrange for your family to be informed (on your consent)
help during emergencies such as civil disturbances and natural disasters
provide assistance in the case of an accident, serious illness or death, and arrange for
next-of-kin to be informed;
provide limited financial assistance in the form of a loan in real emergencies
provide a list of doctors and solicitors witness and certify signatures and provide certain
other notarial and legal services, for which fees are payable
provide the latest travel advice and information about security and health conditions in many
parts of the world
provide a range of other information useful to traveling Australians

What the Consular Section cannot do

provide visas or work permits for other countries
get you out of prison
interfere in any dealings you have with the authorities in the UK (including prisons,
police investigations and hospitals)
conduct crime investigations in the UK
arrange travel or accommodation bookings
store your luggage
pay any traveling bills you may have incurred and are unable to pay
(hotel, medical, or any others) nor will they get involved in disputes
about these expenses
collect or hold mail on your behalf
provide funds to pay your legal costs or fines, represent
you at legal proceedings or give legal advice