Have COVID-19 border closure policies affected your life in Australia? We'd like to hear from you
3 years, 4 months ago

Have COVID-19 border closure policies affected your life in Australia? We'd like to hear from you

ABC  

Were you stranded overseas after the federal government closed Australia's borders? Or perhaps as a new Australian, you found yourself stranded from family back home here within the nation's borders? Many families have been stranded from one another since the pandemic began Photo shows A young Korean male and female smiling on a train. But he's never been able to hold her, and temporary residents like his wife are left in limbo as Australia's borders reopen.

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Will COVID-19 matter in Federal Election 2022?
2 years, 10 months ago

Will COVID-19 matter in Federal Election 2022?

ABC  

As the nation gets ready to cast its vote in the federal election, the number one issue that has affected Australians over the last term of government is no longer front of mind for many of us. “I really need the government to have some incentive to fast forward international people coming here on some sort of visa, and cutting …

WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth
3 years ago

WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth

ABC  

Western Australia is open after the state's hard border was removed overnight. Key points: Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted There have been tearful reunions at Perth Airport as the first flights landed There have been tearful reunions at Perth Airport as the first …

SA residents prepare to enter WA as COVID border restrictions lift
3 years ago

SA residents prepare to enter WA as COVID border restrictions lift

ABC  

The West Australian border has reopened after almost two years, prompting a wave of relief as an estimated 100 travellers from South Australia waited to cross over after midnight. Key points: Quarantine-free travel into WA has resumed with the hard border lifted SA motorists waited at the border to travel through early this morning Bordering businesses are welcoming the lift …

Tearful reunions as Western Australia ends COVID border closure
3 years ago

Tearful reunions as Western Australia ends COVID border closure

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s largest state has reopened to fully vaccinated domestic and international travellers, ending one of the world’s longest coronavirus border closures. The airport in Perth, Western Australia’s capital, was the scene of emotional reunions as the first of 22 scheduled domestic flights and five international flights began arriving on Thursday. “We expect about 5,000 domestic and international travellers to arrive …

Australia reopens borders to tourists after two-year ‘fortress’ level travel ban
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia reopens borders to tourists after two-year ‘fortress’ level travel ban

Live Mint  

Amid decline in Covid-19 cases as the third wave of coronavirus pandemic recedes, Australia reopened its borders to vaccinated tourists on Monday. The country earned the nickname “Fortress Australia” following announcing its decision on travel ban, which not only imposed a strict cap on international arrivals but also barred citizens from going overseas. Known for its strict regulations, Australia had …

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia fully reopens borders shut by Covid pandemic, welcomes back tourists

India Today  

Australia on Monday fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after nearly two years of being shut in the pandemic as tourists returned and hundreds of people were reunited with family and friends. "It is a party out here, music playing, smiles on people's faces, they will be dancing soon, I'm sure," Tourism Minister Dan Tehan …

Australia's last international COVID travel restrictions are lifting. But their legacy for those caught up in them remains
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia's last international COVID travel restrictions are lifting. But their legacy for those caught up in them remains

ABC  

For the first time in almost two years — 704 days — Australia’s borders will reopen to all fully-vaccinated travellers tomorrow. But as Australia's "hermit kingdom" chapter closes, the pain of the past two years is still very fresh. "It's been two years now and they haven't even processed it," she says. "Our daughter didn't want to go to her …

Australia to open borders to vaccinated tourists on February 21
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia to open borders to vaccinated tourists on February 21

Al Jazeera  

Australia to welcome international travellers back nearly two years after closing its borders. Australia will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated tourists from February 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, ending some of the world’s strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions. “It’s almost two years since we took the decision to close the borders to Australia,” Morrison said during …

Beyond today's happy reunions, opinion remains divided on WA's border stance
3 years, 1 month ago

Beyond today's happy reunions, opinion remains divided on WA's border stance

ABC  

Today was meant to be one of WA's most significant milestones during the pandemic. Key points: WA's border restrictions will ease from today WA's border restrictions will ease from today Many businesses remain unhappy with the rules, and lack of a new date Many businesses remain unhappy with the rules, and lack of a new date People with disability are …

WA announces 25 new local COVID-19 cases as border eases, but many families remain separated
3 years, 1 month ago

WA announces 25 new local COVID-19 cases as border eases, but many families remain separated

ABC  

Western Australia has announced 25 new local cases of COVID-19 on the day the state planned to remove its hard border. The figure accounts for about 60 per cent of the total number of applications for travellers hoping to cross through WA's new hard border, with the remaining applications rejected or still pending. "These people are among the 30 per …

COVID-19 confusion takes over as WA changes course on multiple fronts behind hard border
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 confusion takes over as WA changes course on multiple fronts behind hard border

ABC  

Western Australia has had two years to prepare for this. And a previous desire to immediately do anything possible to "crush and kill" the virus has been replaced by a reluctance to bring in harsher restrictions, with major events allowed to proceed even as COVID-19 significantly spreads in WA for the first time in two years. Few details of the …

Mark McGowan's WA border backflip may have unforeseen consequences for tackling COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Mark McGowan's WA border backflip may have unforeseen consequences for tackling COVID-19

ABC  

For two years, West Australians have come through time and time again when asked by authorities to do the unprecedented. Promise lies in ruins Premier Mark McGowan has repeatedly said that the key to WA's success in avoiding COVID-19 getting out of control was ordinary West Australians "doing the right thing". West Australians were promised that once the state reached …

WA's COVID-19 border will stay shut indefinitely. What now, and when might the state reopen?
3 years, 2 months ago

WA's COVID-19 border will stay shut indefinitely. What now, and when might the state reopen?

ABC  

Two years into the pandemic, Western Australia once again has been left indefinitely closed off to the rest of the world. Late last year, WA Premier Mark McGowan announced a February 5 reopening to interstate and international travellers, describing that date at the time as "locked in". But in an extraordinary evening press conference barely two weeks from that date, …

As Omicron surges and COVID records fall, will we have to close borders again and increase restrictions?
3 years, 3 months ago

As Omicron surges and COVID records fall, will we have to close borders again and increase restrictions?

ABC  

Australia is on the brink of an identity crisis as our highly vaccinated, low-COVID nation faces its most significant confrontation yet with SARS-CoV-2. For Deakin University's chair of epidemiology, Professor Catherine Bennett, the wisdom of open borders has a straightforward answer: "If not now, when?" The decision to open borders in February all but guarantees months without COVID are drawing …

As Queensland's border reopens to COVID-19 hotspots, and it's mixed emotions for locals
3 years, 3 months ago

As Queensland's border reopens to COVID-19 hotspots, and it's mixed emotions for locals

ABC  

Queenslanders were feeling a mixture of emotions ahead of the state's borders reopening. 'We have to be careful' — Lopeta Theilao "It's good to open but we have to be careful of the outcome," said Lopeta Theilao, from the Brisbane suburb of Carseldine. "I'm glad that families get to see each other again … but I think it's too early, …

Early Queensland COVID reopening still too late for border 'refugees', but welcome relief in Coolangatta
3 years, 3 months ago

Early Queensland COVID reopening still too late for border 'refugees', but welcome relief in Coolangatta

ABC  

Just south of the border, Murwillumbah Showgrounds caretaker Meg Fallon has been caring for Queensland residents stuck outside the state for months. Ms Fallon said the reopening announcement was bittersweet as many people would still have to "jump through hoops" to get home, while unvaccinated residents were being treated as second-class citizens. "Every day counts in business so it is …

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?
3 years, 3 months ago

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?

ABC  

South Australia this week went where no other state — possibly no other jurisdiction — has gone before. Key points: SA opened its borders to NSW, ACT and Victoria last Tuesday As of Saturday, 10 positive cases had been recorded in interstate travellers Close contacts of positive cases still need to quarantine After enjoying months without a single case of …

Australia is reopening to the world, but domestic border rules are still keeping families apart
3 years, 4 months ago

Australia is reopening to the world, but domestic border rules are still keeping families apart

ABC  

Being across the country from your partner for any length of time with two young kids at home is tricky for any couple, but for Melbourne resident Kris*, it was simply part of life. A country cut in half As Australia's borders open today after almost 600 days, Western Australia's strict border rules have left many questioning why Australians will …

WA may enforce hard border with all states and territories that ease restrictions for Christmas
3 years, 4 months ago

WA may enforce hard border with all states and territories that ease restrictions for Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier says Western Australia may close its border to jurisdictions that are planning to ease border restrictions in time for Christmas. Key points: Mark McGowan is worried about community spread in states with open borders Mark McGowan is worried about community spread in states with open borders WA will not open up until the vaccination rate is at …

The desperate families left out of Australia's international border reopening plan
3 years, 5 months ago

The desperate families left out of Australia's international border reopening plan

ABC  

Sydney FC academy coach Mizuki Ito hasn't seen his wife of almost two years since the morning after their wedding. Last week the Federal Government announced plans to start reopening Australia's international borders from next month, a much-anticipated announcement that will allow Australian residents to travel freely overseas again. "Everyone's like, 'Oh don't worry, we're almost out of the woods', …

Australia to reopen international border in November
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia to reopen international border in November

India TV News  

Australia's international border will reopen in November after being closed for 18 months amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday. According to Morrison, international travel to and from Australia will resume as states and territories approach 80 perc ent of the adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19, reports Xinhua news agency. "To maximize the number of …

Australia reveals plan to reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia reveals plan to reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday, October 1 announced plans to reopen the country’s borders to fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents, moving from a strict zero-Covid strategy to a model of living with the virus. Morrison also said that with 55% of the country now fully vaccinated and first dose rates approaching 80%, the government “has …

Australia's state premiers are given a deadline for when they MUST open up borders
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia's state premiers are given a deadline for when they MUST open up borders

Daily Mail  

The Scott Morrison government has given an extraordinary ultimatum to rogue premiers telling them they 'must reopen' state borders by Christmas when vaccination rates hit 80 per cent. The Scott Morrison government has given an extraordinary ultimatum to rouge premiers telling them they must reopen state borders by Christmas when vaccination rates reach 80 per cent Australian Defence Force personnel …

Queensland threatens to keep Covid-19 border closures
3 years, 7 months ago

Queensland threatens to keep Covid-19 border closures

Daily Mail  

Queensland has joined Western Australia in threatening to renege on the national plan to live with coronavirus once 80 per cent of the population is vaccinated. Deputy Premier Steven Miles on Sunday said Queensland may keep its border closed to NSW if the southern state has high case numbers, regardless of vaccination rates. Queensland protesters demanded the NSW border open …

Queensland-NSW border shuts as part of COVID-19 restrictions shake-up. Here are the new rules to live by
3 years, 8 months ago

Queensland-NSW border shuts as part of COVID-19 restrictions shake-up. Here are the new rules to live by

ABC  

Queenslanders are getting used to an ever-evolving situation on COVID-19 restrictions — and today there are more changes. Indoor weddings and funerals: 200 people or one person per 2 square metres or 100 per cent capacity if ticketed or allocated seating. "There will be a border zone in place for people who live and need to travel within the communities …

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
3 years, 8 months ago

Victoria closes border to NSW as COVID-19 outbreak worsens

ABC  

Victorian health authorities have closed the state's border with New South Wales. Key points: The effective border closure came into effect at 11:59pm on Sunday night Premier Dan Andrews warned people not to do the wrong thing Victoria recorded its 11th straight day of no new local coronavirus infections on Sunday The Department of Health says with case numbers continuing …

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation
3 years, 8 months ago

SA closes borders to Queensland, WA, the NT and the ACT in addition to NSW after 'deterioration' in COVID situation

ABC  

South Australia has closed its borders to Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the ACT because of a "very significant deterioration" in the COVID–19 situation across Australia, the state's Premier says. Key points: Tough border restrictions will be in place for people coming to SA Only visitors from Tasmania will be allowed to come in without testing or quarantine …

Covid-19 Australia: Melbourne heading for five-day lockdown as South Australia shuts its borders
3 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 Australia: Melbourne heading for five-day lockdown as South Australia shuts its borders

Daily Mail  

Health authorities are locked in crisis talks debating a snap five-day lockdown for Melbourne in a desperate battle to stop the coronavirus cluster from spreading. Swim Schools Bundoora 4/37 The Concord, Bundoora VIC 3083, 21/05/2021, 8:55am - 10:15am, Case attended venue, Tier 1 - Get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure Axedale Axedale Tavern 105 High Street, …

COVID-19 has left Australians like James stranded abroad, but 79pc of us want to keep our borders shut
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 has left Australians like James stranded abroad, but 79pc of us want to keep our borders shut

ABC  

An Australian stranded in Siberia for more than a year has taken the step of applying for Russian residency, in the hopes getting a Sputnik V vaccine will help him return home. Key points: Australian man James Cater travelled to Russia in February 2020 and has not been able to get home Australian man James Cater travelled to Russia in …

Australia's Borders to Remain Closed Indefinitely to Prevent the Spread of Covid-19: PM
3 years, 10 months ago

Australia's Borders to Remain Closed Indefinitely to Prevent the Spread of Covid-19: PM

News 18  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday announced that the country's borders will remain closed indefinitely for the rest of the world to protect Australians from the deadly outbreaks of Covid-19 strains. According to media reports here, Morrison said he "doesn't see an appetite" for Australia opening to the world at the moment, and that he intended to be cautious …

Victorians stuck in Queensland hopeful border will reopen after no more coronavirus cases reported
4 years, 2 months ago

Victorians stuck in Queensland hopeful border will reopen after no more coronavirus cases reported

ABC  

At five months pregnant, Silvia Serra is one of many anxious Victorians stuck in Queensland who are crossing their fingers that Victoria lifts its border restrictions now that Brisbane has had another day of no new community coronavirus cases. Key points: The Victorian Government is to review the Queensland border restriction after 6:00pm today Victoria's health authorities have described the …

WA's open border with Victoria in doubt after COVID-19 transmission in Melbourne
4 years, 2 months ago

WA's open border with Victoria in doubt after COVID-19 transmission in Melbourne

ABC  

The status of Western Australia's open border with Victoria has been thrown into doubt following the discovery of COVID-19 cases in the Melbourne community. Key points: Victorian travellers do not currently have to self-isolate on arrival in WA Victorian travellers do not currently have to self-isolate on arrival in WA But the new COVID cases in Melbourne could put an …

NSW border opens to Victoria on November 23 after coronavirus shutdown, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says
4 years, 4 months ago

NSW border opens to Victoria on November 23 after coronavirus shutdown, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says

ABC  

The NSW Government will reopen its border with Victoria on November 23 in a move Premier Gladys Berejiklian described as a "calculated risk". Key points: There will be free movement between Victoria and NSW from midnight on November 23 There will be free movement between Victoria and NSW from midnight on November 23 NSW recorded three locally acquired coronavirus infections …

South Australia-Victoria border reopening still weeks away, SA Police Commissioner says
4 years, 4 months ago

South Australia-Victoria border reopening still weeks away, SA Police Commissioner says

ABC  

South Australian authorities say it could take up to four weeks without a coronavirus community transmission case in Victoria for hard border restrictions to be further relaxed. Key points: SA's COVID-19 transition committee met today to discuss border restrictions Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said a relaxation of restrictions was still weeks away Crossbench MPs have criticised the committee for a …

Tasmania to decide on coronavirus border opening to NSW travellers on October 19
4 years, 5 months ago

Tasmania to decide on coronavirus border opening to NSW travellers on October 19

ABC  

Tasmania will decide whether to open its border to travellers from New South Wales next Monday, the Premier says. Key points: Tasmania will make a decision on October 19 about whether to open the border to NSW travellers Tasmania will make a decision on October 19 about whether to open the border to NSW travellers Restrictions for travellers from Victoria …

NSW Health Minister demands an end to Queensland border closure 'pettiness' as COVID-19 cases rise
4 years, 5 months ago

NSW Health Minister demands an end to Queensland border closure 'pettiness' as COVID-19 cases rise

ABC  

The NSW Health Minister has stepped up his attacks on the Queensland Premier over the strict border closure, calling her "cruel" for keeping Australians apart. Key points: NSW health authorities are still trying to find the source of three new cases Queensland has given NSW another 24 hours to trace those cases before re-setting the border clock Gladys Berejiklian argued …

Premiers are playing hardball with coronavirus-induced hard borders ahead of National Cabinet meeting
4 years, 6 months ago

Premiers are playing hardball with coronavirus-induced hard borders ahead of National Cabinet meeting

ABC  

That old adage "never get between a premier and a bucket of money" has become 'never get between a premier and a COVID election'. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, two months from polling day, has been acting with the sort of single-minded political determination and ruthlessness that Scott Morrison might identify with in more normal circumstances. At the start of the …

Business pushing hard to open state borders during coronavirus, but leading economists urge caution
4 years, 6 months ago

Business pushing hard to open state borders during coronavirus, but leading economists urge caution

ABC  

Business groups pressuring politicians to reopen state borders quickly should not ignore the health and economic benefits of the coronavirus lockdowns, two leading economists say. Key points: Tourism executives sign open letter calling on state leaders to reopen borders quickly They claim the latest border closures have permanently damaged the domestic tourism industry Economists say calls for state borders to …

Premiers keep locked-down Australians prisoners of coronavirus while Europeans holiday
4 years, 7 months ago

Premiers keep locked-down Australians prisoners of coronavirus while Europeans holiday

Daily Mail  

Australians are trapped in their cities and states for the rest of the year - while their European friends and family enjoy holidays in the sun. Australian state border restrictions Victoria: Completely open, but other states are banning residents from going there NSW: Border with Victoria is closed but others are open without restriction Queensland: Open to everywhere but Victoria, …

Travel and coronavirus border closures on the agenda at National Cabinet after Qantas chief Alan Joyce's criticism
4 years, 7 months ago

Travel and coronavirus border closures on the agenda at National Cabinet after Qantas chief Alan Joyce's criticism

ABC  

COVID-19's enormous impact on Australia's aviation and tourism industries has been brought back into focus with Qantas reporting a $2 billion loss and issuing another warning about the resumption of international travel. The Federal Government is also stepping up pressure on premiers over problems caused by state border closures, an issue that will be on the agenda at today's National …

What Australia can learn from other countries using internal border closures to prevent the spread of coronavirus
4 years, 7 months ago

What Australia can learn from other countries using internal border closures to prevent the spread of coronavirus

ABC  

COVID-19 has seen several Australian state governments take the extraordinary step of barring entry to other Australians in a bid to stop the spread of the virus. As the pandemic took hold in February, the World Health Organization advised against the closure of even international borders, warning that restrictions could "have negative social and economic effects on the affected countries." …

WA's hard border has created a coronavirus safe haven, but a flash point is looming
4 years, 8 months ago

WA's hard border has created a coronavirus safe haven, but a flash point is looming

ABC  

Western Australia's border with the rest of the country has been closed since April 5, with no reopening in sight. Key points: Public support for WA's hard border has been strong during the pandemic Public support for WA's hard border has been strong during the pandemic But some fear the ongoing closure will have a significant psychological cost But some …

How effective are border closures at stopping COVID-19? This is what scientists think
4 years, 8 months ago

How effective are border closures at stopping COVID-19? This is what scientists think

ABC  

Yesterday, Melburnians and residents of the Mitchell Shire began a six-week lockdown, and domestic borders across the country are rapidly closing to Victorian visitors. "We won't actually be able to tell whether these border closures work for another two weeks at least," Professor Esterman says. "We all know they have very significant economic and societal consequences," Professor Mueller says, so …

Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years
4 years, 8 months ago

Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years

Live Mint  

The border between Australia's two most populous states will close from Tuesday for an indefinite period as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak of the coronavirus in the city of Melbourne. The decision announced on Monday marks the first time the border between Victoria and New South Wales has been shut in 100 years. The number of COVID-19 cases in …

Coronavirus In Australia: NSW And Victoria Close State Border For First Time In 100 Years
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus In Australia: NSW And Victoria Close State Border For First Time In 100 Years

Huff Post  

Darrian Traynor via Getty Images The border between New South Wales and Victoria will close from Tuesday for an indefinite period, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said on Monday, following an outbreak of the coronavirus in his state. The decision marks the first time the border with neighbouring NSW has been shut in 100 years - officials last blocked movement between …

Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years
4 years, 8 months ago

Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Australia will effectively seal off the state of Victoria from the rest of the country, authorities said Monday, announcing unprecedented measures to tackle a worrying surge in coronavirus cases. For the first time since the pandemic began, the border between Australia's two most populous states -- Victoria and New South Wales -- will be closed from midnight Tuesday, officials …

NSW border with Victoria to close from Wednesday as Daniel Andrews announces 127 new coronavirus cases in the state
4 years, 8 months ago

NSW border with Victoria to close from Wednesday as Daniel Andrews announces 127 new coronavirus cases in the state

ABC  

The Victorian border with New South Wales will be closed from Wednesday after the state recorded its largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases since the pandemic began. Key points: The border closure will take effect from 11:59pm on Tuesday There will be a permit system in place for people who need to travel into NSW The Chief Health Officer says …

Closure of Victoria-NSW border causing 'significant anxiety' for divided communities
4 years, 8 months ago

Closure of Victoria-NSW border causing 'significant anxiety' for divided communities

ABC  

Communities on the NSW-Victoria boundary are concerned about the impact of the border closure announced today and some are lobbying for movement restrictions to be imposed further south instead. Key points: Community representatives say the border closure is causing "significant anxiety" Community representatives say the border closure is causing "significant anxiety" Concerns cover the impact on hospitality and tourism, traffic …

Queensland borders to reopen but remain closed to Victoria due to the state's coronavirus spike
4 years, 8 months ago

Queensland borders to reopen but remain closed to Victoria due to the state's coronavirus spike

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced borders will reopen from July 10 to visitors from all states and territories other than Victoria. Key points: The Premier is urging Queenslanders to stay away from Victoria The Premier is urging Queenslanders to stay away from Victoria Ms Palaszczuk says anyone who lies about being in Victoria faces a $4,000 fine Ms Palaszczuk …

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