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Australia to reopen international borders after almost 24 months
Australia’s border will fully reopen on February 21
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has fronted the media to announce that the country will reopen international borders on February 21st, after a long almost 24 months.
“The condition is you must be double vaccinated to come to Australia. That’s the rule. Everyone is expected to abide by it.”
All entrants to Australia must be double vaccinated, and adhere to state-based Covid-19 protocols when they move around the country.
The news comes as business groups call on the government to set a date, with the local economy still struggling amid no international tourism.
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“If you’re double-vaccinated, we look forward to welcoming you back to Australia and I know the tourism industry will be looking forward to that.”
Morrison said.
The Prime Minister said the high-profile deportation of unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic “should have sent a very clear message to everyone around the world that is the requirement to enter into Australia”.
Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said anyone not vaccinated who wants to come to Australia would have to apply for an exemption.
“They will have to provide proof that there is a medical reason that they cannot be vaccinated,” she said.