The federal government is demanding answers from the relevant authorities, after 13 Australian women were forced to undergo invasive medical examinations at an international airport.

The embarrassing blunder by DFAT comes after it reportedly terminated as many as 100 contractors, with some of those having worked in IT and policy roles.

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The government department has run the slasher through its ranks in an attempt to make up for a budget shortfall.

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The repatriation efforts come as Australia’s chief medical officer warns most of the country’s COVID-19 cases in the coming week are likely to be returning travellers.

Authorities are also urging all Aussies overseas to return ASAP as countries continue to close borders and airlines reduce capacity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DFAT is advising Aussies to think twice before taking an overseas cruise due to the rapid spread of coronavirus.

The federal government’s travel advice and consular information service is set to receive a major upgrade, including improvements to travel updates.

At least four people have been injured during multiple explosions across Bangkok’s Si Lom business district and Suan Luang region.

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has updated its travel advice to Egypt in line with this move by the UK airline.

The downgrade indicates that Sri Lanka is progressing towards a state of normalcy, but is still cautious, with high levels of security in place across the country.