Australia orders non-essential officials to leave UAE and Israel
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- •Australia instructed non-essential officials to leave the United Arab Emirates and Israel on March 12, 2026.
- •On March 13, 2026, Australia extended this order to include Lebanon.
- •The directive applies to Australian diplomatic and consular staff classified as non-essential.
- •The Australian government has not specified a timeline for the officials' departure from Lebanon.
- •The move follows concerns about security risks in the Middle East region.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Australia evacuates all non-essential staff from Lebanon Australian diplomatic presence in Lebanon will be reduced, potentially limiting consular support for Australians and diplomatic engagement with Lebanese authorities.
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WESTABC News (AU) - Just InLive: Non-essential Australian officials directed to leave UAE, IsraelMEMiddle East EyeAustralia tells non-essential diplomats to leave LebanonMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Australia Orders All 'Non-essential' Officials to Leave LebanonAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Australia orders all ‘non-essential’ officials to leave Israel, UAE