Australians in Lebanon Urged to ‘Leave Now’ as Situation Intensifies

Only 400 out of about 15,000 Australians based in Lebanon have registered with the government for travel support.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong looks on during a joint press conference in Makati, Philippines on May 18, 2023. Lisa Marie David - Pool/Getty Images

Australian citizens in Lebanon are being urged to leave the country as soon as possible amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Oct. 27 said the Australian government had “serious concerns” over the volatile security situation in Lebanon and the risk of the situation worsening.