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Australia reopening 'another positive step' for travel

Government
Will Payne
7 February 2022

The Advantage Travel Partnership has welcomed the Australian government’s move to reopen its border to fully vaccinated international travellers but urged caution with different requirements for the destination’s eight states.

Step 1

Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said said there would be operational benefits for the trade

Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said said the move felt "rather symbolic", as Australia implemented some of the world’s most stringent measures on travel during the pandemic.

However, she urged caution over each of the country’s eight different territories in Australia, which can implement their own policy.

"This needs to be made really clear so that anyone travelling to Australia can plan accordingly," she added.

"Australia is only welcoming fully vaccinated travellers which will continue to complicate travel for children over 12 who have not received their second vaccine dose."