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Why airlines have been forced to fly no passengers to Australia

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5 years ago

July 13, 2021

Global airliners are criticising Australia cutting returned travelers by 50 percent

Some airlines flying into Australia say many services will be forced to travel without passengers due to the cut in numbers.

Airlines say they will be converting some passenger services to freight only.

American Airlines stated that eight flights this month and 12 next month have so far are been converted to cargo-only.

The aviation industry has been one of the largest hit sectors due to the pandemic.

Australia will slash the number of passengers allowed to fly in per week from just over 6000 to around 3000 from tomorrow – the lowest since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Australia struggles to cope with international returnees

As part of a roadmap to recovering, the Australian PM Scott Morrison says, Australia will cut international arrivals by 50 percent.

The number of commercial international arrivals allowed into Australia will be temporarily halved to around 3,170 per week.

That figure goes from around six thousand returned travelers a week to now just over three thousand.

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has provided an update to the nation following a National Cabinet meeting, in response to a growing outbreak of COVID-19.

As part of a roadmap to recovering, the PM says, Australia will cut international arrivals by 50 percent.

The number of commercial international arrivals allowed into Australia will be temporarily halved to around 3,170 per week.

That figure goes from around six thousand returned travellers a week to now just over three thousand.

Home quarantine for fully vaccinated returned travellers will be trialled on a small-scale in South Australia.

Mr Morrison says state leaders have agreed lockdowns will only be used as a “last resort”.

“While the reduction of those caps will certainly, right across the system, obviously take some pressure off, as we have observed over the course of these past 18 months, that alone does not provide any fail-safe regarding any potential breaches,” he told reporters.

National Cabinet has also agreed to trial home quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers, and the Government says it will increase the number of repatriation flights to make up the shortfall.

Earlier, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she sympathised with the thousands of Australians stranded abroad who want to come home.

“Firstly, my heart goes out to thousands of Australians who have to wait longer to come home,” she told reporters in Sydney.

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Australian Dollar surges: What $0.70 means for markets

Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.

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18 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australian dollar surges 5% to $0.70, impacting importers, exporters, and big miners amid rising interest rates.

The Australian dollar has jumped more than 5 percent against the U.S. dollar this year, now trading around $0.70. This rapid rise has sparked mixed reactions for importers and exporters as Australia’s materials sector shows signs of bouncing back, despite concerns over rising interest rates.

Dale Gilham from Wealth Within breaks down the factors behind the AUD surge, the implications for commodities, and what it means for big miners like BHP. From profits to strategy, we explore how the market is reacting to this currency shift.

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S&P 500 rises as financial stocks lead and tech slips

S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!

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19 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Harvey Vargas

S&P 500 rises 0.4% thanks to financial stocks; software struggles amidst AI concerns. Subscribe for updates!

The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% on Tuesday, boosted by strong gains in financial stocks. Citigroup and JPMorgan led the rally, showing investors are rotating money into the sector as tech stocks faltered.

Meanwhile, software shares struggled, with ServiceNow, Autodesk, and Palo Alto Networks all seeing notable declines. Concerns around AI disruption continue to affect the software and financial sectors alike.

Market watchers are now turning their attention to upcoming inflation reports later this week, looking for signals that could shape the next moves in the market.

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Australia’s GST debate heats up amid tax reform push

Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.

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2 days ago

February 17, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia debates GST expansion amid aging population pressures and personal income tax concerns; expert insights from Dr. Steven Enticott.

Australia is facing a fierce debate over tax reform, with fresh calls to broaden the Goods and Services Tax as the government searches for more stable revenue streams. With an ageing population putting pressure on health, pensions and long-term spending, economists argue the current reliance on personal income tax may not be sustainable.

Dr Steven Enticott from CIA Tax joins Ticker to break down the real impact of expanding the GST, including how it could affect lower-income households, whether taxing unrealised gains would change investor behaviour, and what compensation mechanisms could soften the blow on essential goods. The political risks are high, but so are the fiscal stakes.

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