Australia eased its international border restrictions for the first time in the pandemic, allowing some of its vaccinated public to travel freely and many families to reunite, sparking emotional embraces at Sydney’s airport.
Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg told the Australian Broadcasting Corp on Monday that the travel changes would immediately aid the economy.
Television and social media footage showed tearful family reunions, with strict travel rules previously prohibiting many people from attending significant events, including weddings and funerals. Australians and permanent residents living abroad may now return, with foreign ministry data showing about 47,000 people are hoping to do so.
Unvaccinated travellers will still face quarantine restrictions and all travellers need proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding.The change in travel rules, however, is not uniform across Australia, as the country’s states and territories have differing vaccination rates and health policies.
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