DFAT is advising Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia, including Bali, due to the high threat of terrorist attack.
The overall advice from DFAT for Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia has not changed.
But the Government's Smart Traveller website has posted new information about a potential threat in Surabaya, against hotels and banks associated with the US.
Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop said terrorism is treated as the highest of national security issues and Australia is monitoring the developing security threat in Indonesia "very closely".
The US recently warned of a potential threat against US-linked hotels and banks in the East Java city.
Ms Bishop said Australia is working closely with Indonesian authorities on the warnings of a potential terrorist attack.
"Australia is monitoring this situation very closely," Ms Bishop said.
"We work very closely with the Indonesian security and intelligence and law enforcement agencies."
She advised Australians to carefully read the Federal Government's travel advice before going to Indonesia and keep themselves informed of changing events in the country.
"We have seen incidents in the past where Australians have been killed," she said.
"We all remember the Bali bombings where Australians were killed.
"I suggest if people have any concerns, they should ring our hotline or get in touch with our consular in Bali or in Indonesia.
"But the information is all there on the Smart Traveller website."
Also included in the new information is a warning that Indonesian immigration officials may deny entry to visitors who have a criminal record.
The Australian Government still advises people to reconsider their need to travel to some small areas of Indonesia known for terrorism and separatist conflict.
That advice remains the same and does not affect places like Bali.
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