The Travel Band or Restrictions to and from Australia seem to last for another year. The Minister of Trade, Tourism, and Investment hinted at the possible shutdown of Australia’s borders. Dan Tehan while addressing the press, expressed his concerns about Travel Ban till the mid of 2022. With increasing cases in India, the decision to ban travel is crucial to keep Australia is free from Covid. While some people laud the decision of the Government, others show disappointment. Peoples from and to Australia might have to wait for a long time to reunite with their families. The Travel Ban in Australia might continue to the middle or second half of the year 2022.
Travelers might Live in Modified Quarantine Settings following the Travel Ban
The government is allowing some exemptions despite restrictions. However, the exemption subjects to conditions that should meet in order to travel. A few family members under specific circumstances can travel. Although there is no confirmation on the timeline of the ban, there seems light on the other end for travelers. Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison hints at allowing vaccinated individuals to travel. However, there are no confirmations as of now. As the travelers return home, they will spend time in modified quarantine settings.
Australia has stringent measures since the beginning of the Pandemic. The country is following a strict travel ban since March 2020. With hundreds of Australians struggling to find a way to their home country. Restrictions like low vaccine rollout rates and limited hotel quarantine arrangements pose as barriers for travelers. Australia is a country that used to undertake 1 million travelers every month. This reduction in visitors is now as low as 7000 travelers coming in a month to Australia. However, the air travel bubble might ease up traveling from countries with a low surge in cases. The Travel restrictions are a crucial tool against the Pandemic and easing up restrictions.
