24 Hour Consular Assistance Australians in the USA requiring consular assistance should contact their nearest Australian mission. Outside business hours, Australians requiring emergency consular assistance can call the 24-hour consular emergency helpline free from the US on +61 2 6261 3305 or SMS +61 421 269 080. The Embassy of Australia in Washington, DC advances Australia's political, security, defence, development, trade, investment and business relationships with the United States.
