Australia’s Tehan: Borders to be open by Christmas

Australia plans to open its international border by Christmas at the latest, the country’s Tourism Minister Dan Tehan said at a National Press Club of Australia event Wednesday.

Key quotes

“People will be able to freely travel outside Australia with no restrictions under the national plan governing the country’s emergence from COVID-19.”

“The government is exploring opening travel bubbles with several countries to reduce quarantine time, and hopes home quarantine will be operational before Christmas.”