borders closed till 2022

Mate I am happy that you are born here and enjoy your life in Perth with all snap lock downs for 1 case. A few weeks ago I went swimming with whale sharks at Ningaloo reef. Earlier this week, Mr Morrison insisted that any decisions they make will be guided by medical expertise. Â, 'All the way through we will be guided by the medical advice,' Mr Morrison said at a televised briefing. He is already on a thin edge with voters but if he lets a handful of infected people into the country he will definitely not win the election. As a dual citizen of uk – au I’m fully immunised and would love to return without quarantine. Sure we have largely avoided a serious flu but at what cost? I may well never see what is left of my family. I think at this point Australia should stay closed forever and countries should forbid allowing Australians in. I have been stuck in the UK for well over a year now with very sick family back in Australia and nobody to deal with it. I don’t get it? Hi Nick, Already his team has collapsed the market ( travel shares ) few times with declarations that ” even all Australians get vaccinated the borders will not open!!!!) Firstly, Simon Birmingham is (currently) Finance Minister, not Health Minister. Just like in the USA, the vaccination clinics for each of us were nearly all Caucasian faces. Absolutely their right to keep the boarder closed, but to think that if its done in perpetuity it won’t have major negative effects is absurd. Aside from not being able to have a big night out nothing really changed. I will go in the end and I will live free maybe for ever but I will never be stopped again by those politicians- I did not come hear because I was poor and I needed a better life , – at that time my passport was not good for travel without visas, that is why I came here and now I am not allowed to leave ??? Thank you Eedee Canada 32% In addition, NZ had a federal election where their strict Covid government was re-elected by a landslide. Maybe they are the minority that just loves to travel and are frustrated (which makes sense if they are on a travel blog). For Ryan and others that really understand freedom- for the rest I don’t bother. At this stage I’m seriously considering escape via New Zealand to get vaccinated in the UK or US (I’m a citizen of one my wife of the other). We are not asking for borders to be thrown open tomorrow but to recognise not all travel is tourism, to allow citizens to return, allow families, fiances, parents to be reunited or let those citizens leave to be with their loved ones. I have done some domestic travel and and am hopefully doing some more but it’s not as interesting to me as international. I really want to understand the logic. That covid from people entering is because government handed over a federal responsibility (going back decades) of quaratine to the states, don’t blame the people, blame the government. Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest is one such example, he was allowed out to attend to his mining interests; poetic justice though he did manage to catch COVID whilst he was doing it. Reopening their borders now outside of New Zealand could hurt them domestically, but it’s up to their government now to get people vaccinated. The repercussions will take a decade to fix. He is going the easy vote by controlling our citizens with fear. Sounds exhausting, you’re meant to be on hols. I live in Sydney. Those are different arguments to have. @Alex – my first line says I do not agree with the Federal Government. If you take COVID fatalities in US against total population and apply to Australia’s population, over 40,000 people could have died in Australia had a similar approach in handling the situation been applied. At the very least, we should be folllowing the example of USA and UK in setting a plan in motion to allow overseas travel. I am an Australian living in Perth and it is brilliant. Canada 3% No reciprocity! “That keeps international travel – both inbound and outbound – pretty weak in 2022, and it may not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024,” he said, according to 7 News. Not sure I want to stay, though. Travel in the Time of COVID: The news, resources, & information you need. You can’t understand Australia’s strategy. I’m not surprised that Australia continue to close its border. The Aussie government failed miserably with the vaccine or bust plan, delaying and delaying how long it will take for life to return. But that’s another issue. So, there is not much virus and being not much, then people are not very willing to go to get the vaccine, and this is another factor which slows down. We can freely move around, and vaccines are so widely available that yesterday when I was shopping in Wal-Mart, they announced over the PA system that anyone who wants a vaccine can get one at the pharmacy section right now. If you are a politician or billionaire, you are allowed to leave and come back into the country into home quarantine no questions asked. Last March, Australia took the unprecedented step of closing its borders to foreign visitors and banning its globetrotting citizens from leaving. 60,000 bonus points | 3x at supermarkets, restaurants, & gas stations, Earn 80,000 bonus points | 2X points on travel and dining. I’ve admired how safe they’ve kept their population, but I believe that updating some of their rules and policies would be advantageous. When someone questions the status quo then “they are being selfish because they might infect their grandmother with corona” we turn on each other. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if we still didn’t have open borders at the end of next year, minus mini bubbles with Fiji, Cook Islands, and maybe, maybe Singapore / Taiwan. The US has the same issue right now with domestic tourism. 'I understand that everyone is keen to get back to a time we once knew,' the conservative leader in the face of growing calls for international borders to reopen. ', He called for improved quarantine facilities and vaccination efforts to permit borders to slowly open.Â. Early on the states took control of the situation and this is how we have our zero Covid situation, almost no restrictions and an ability to go about, most, of our lives. Last week shopping hours were 5am-10am and 5pm-7pm. Luckily even members of their own party, along with everyone else thought this was a horrendous idea and they’ve spend the week walking backwards. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. Keeping borders closed, unless say there is a particular variant resistant to vaccine is purely a political move, keeping Morrison safe until the election in 2022. We are being controlled by fear which is more deadly than the virus in the long term. Do I wish that those with close relatives and friends overseas could be re-united – certainly. People seem to have largely accepted the “new normal”, which is closed borders, checking in with a QR code everywhere you go, and immediate lockdowns every time a case leaks from quarantine. It is pretty concerning – Australia has lost the plot in some respects. 'We will be guided by the economic advice. Yes we were also stuck in US and did get home for an astronomical sum since the plane was empty because we had a cap of 4000 citizens coming home weekly. Unfortunately it is not all roses in the world of vaccines. @ Max — I say international travel is a privilege and not a right because… that’s the reality? Perhaps Morrison simply didn’t care to act in the manner that minimized the cost for the country and the citizens of Australia, because the lofty power-hungry dreams of his value system overrode rational, caring thought in consideration of costs and of people. Australia is just continuing to be what it has been during the British occupation: Prisoner Island! Lockdown is a term used in prisons. We’re not far off twelve months of the borders being closed, and another 9–10 months could happen if the government were to take that decision. I did not suffer under communism 35 Years ago , being beaten up and political security officer stepped with the boots on my mouth because I dared to speak in public, that I do not see anything wrong if I travel within my Uni vacation to Budapest or Wien and have a coffee there.Only for that – I was not a dissident against socialist order – I only wanted to be free to go where I could go on my own resources. However the Authorities has its eye on profitable the following election. We have been a global community for years and are used to treating the world as a backyard. Some countries, including Australia, NZ and many South East and East Asian countries have taken a “zero COVID approach”, with travel bans and very severe restrictions in case of every single case detected. The question really is, how the two approaches will eventually reconcile? Has it been perfect? U.S./Canadian Border Could Remain Closed Until 2022. No sir , I prefer my EU citizenship and Canadian permanent residency. There are Australians still unable to get home, all the while inflation and other macro issues are beginning rear their ugly heads. Real world data from the 30million in UK who have had it, shows a 95%+ drop in hospital admissions, and almost no deaths in those who’ve had 2 doses plus 2 weeks. I also feel it’s important to point out the reality of the “poor Australian citizens” “stuck” or “barred” from returning “home”. Mr Morrison said any plans to relax border rules for vaccinated travellers could be implemented 'only when it is safe to do so'. The states, at this stage, I’m sure wouldn’t be agreeing to relaxing those hotel quarantine arrangements for those circumstances at this point in time. How stupid and a paranoid. We’re grown ups, and used of not always being able to do everything we want. However if you are an Australian trying to get back from India, you will be jailed for five years. It’s to the point that the states are offering assistance such as a mass vaccination centre in Sydney – seems like the blatantly obvious approach. I fear that late 2022 is a positive estimate. Vaccinate the vulnerable then open the border. Once I leave Australia I will never use that crap passport to travel again. However life here is as normal as can be. Anyone eagerly looking to travel north into Canada, or south into the United States in the near future - don't hold your frozen breath. I can gather with my friends at my house or in bars without fear, because all adults I know have been vaccinated. We feel safe in the ultra low COVID numbers and life is almost entirely normal here now. I remember before I was taken 3 days and 3 nights and beaten because I wanted to drink a coffee in Budapest, when I was taken in front of all Uni Students at the faculty to do a self criticism of my anti socialist order , some of my colleagues raised the hand up similar to a fascist salute and shouted ” Let shoot him Comrades, let shoot him ” !!! First as I mentioned above in order to make something work needs the know how and willingness to do a good job which from government downwards to the rest of hierarchy I can not see much but only daily tv appearances along supportive affiliated media and only declarations full of false patriotism and how hard they work for the Aussies.Second thing because closing the border and snap lock down – the easy thing to do , and also the scare campaign at the begining with prediction from our politically chosen chief medical officers that the virus will kill in millions in Australia , people got scared and kept masks on , and main thing distancing. Beritabali.com and Channel News Asia reports that Australia may continue to keeps its borders closed both for inbound and outbound international travel until 2022. Modern slavery, at work, and being cheered by the press. While watching the US get back to normal, it’s hard to feel much hope here. It’s good to have both doses no matter what you do. The attitude has to be that Australians and all the world will have to learn how to live with the virus because now I will see the result of zero turism – even inside Aus , people are afraid to book in QLD, VIC, or WA – why because snap lock downs , quarantine . Paranoia and fear have no place in public policy, and yet that’s what seems to be gripping Australia’s government. Have friends in Australia, they are desperate and depressed. The state borders close, sometimes barring residents from the very states they live in. Myself, my wife we want to go and not to return in short time but more then a Year or two maybe never. Is it possible? And even though Ryan has made the decision to live elsewhere, it’s still his country. After one dose 16.9 % protection I think most of us following a travel blog feel differently. After one dose 29.5 % protection @TG while I agree with your comment whole heartedly these are not our only two choices, in the early days yes as we established systems and quarantine. They could still be carrying variants, and without the quarantine, they’d be introducing those very same variants to their own community. The comments below have not been moderated. It was a great trip and love both countries. We didn’t have hospital crisis from covid but we had serious mental health hospital crises particularly over Victoria’s lockdown. Yes of course covid has been a massive disruption. Get the damn vaccine needs to be the message to everybody. SE Asia kind of giving me the same feeling, so I’ve written off that region (my favorite in the world) for the rest of 2021. With the government’s latest plan, Australia doesn’t plan to reopen its borders at the start of 2022, but rather plans to reopen borders later in 2022 at the earliest. There’s comments such as “Why would i take a vaccine when closed borders does the same job” etc etc. It is ok, the rest of the world doesn’t need Australia. About BenBen Schlappig (aka Lucky) is a travel consultant, blogger, and avid points collector. Hawaii was a mess despite restrictions, Canada is a mess, New York’s governor is probably responsible for killing more Americans than any other person in history, it’s just poor leadership. Insanity. Now I’m not proud and I’m ashamed of my fellow aussies content to keep us locked up like Prisoners indefinantly. A recent poll reveals 73% of Australians are content material to see the nation’s borders keep shut till mid-2022. However, there are now very effective vaccines available, and how can their government not be preparing to start the process of opening up their country when the time comes that their citizens are widely vaccinated/vaccines are widely available to all Australians . Many denouncing Australia. However also in the last year they have made it impossible for real people, unlike tennis stars and apparently fruit pickers to find any way back home this side of nearly $20K and a six month waiting list. When I hear that someone is saying that travel is privilege makes me vomit. You’re getting way ahead of yourself as to Australia’s population: it’s a tad over 25million, not 35million. Genuinely curious (and not personally vested; not planning on travel to Australia soon, open border or not). Hopes of a return to international travel this year have been dashed in a document that contains a grim warning that normal flights won’t resume until mid-2022. The government should worry about national security and a functioning economy. The government has relented and will begin repatriationof our citizens shortly. Assuming the following are true: 1. Why come to a locked down country if it is that bad? Oh – I am fully vaccinated and it means nothing – nada! People here in Canada have basically been unable to have a normal life for 15 months in a failed lockdown which was not implemented properly. The Original Donna has a good point regarding reciprocity, because at some point in the future other countries are going to start banning Australians from entering their country if they continue to ban non-citizens from entering their country even after vaccines become widely available to their citizens. I and all the fellow Australian’s I know are satisfied with the government’s handling of Covid and the border closures (though there is disatisfaction with the slowness of vaccinations). There is no sympathy for people like myself. We were planning our future together when her country banned all foreigners from coming in, no matter your purpose. Australians have been very diligent at their own 14 day self quarantine when a local case arises, but maybe even that could be improved once they increase vaccinations. Travel within Australia is tough. Bad news is earliest I can go is April NEXT YEAR. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can definitely blame Australia for being too safe because there are other 2nd order effects: livelihoods of those businesses dependent on tourism; impacts on tourism tax revenue, etc. I’d also love my children and husband to see him, as well as other family members. Largest studies so far is the Oxford vaccine 70k+ other manufacturers are just starting so lots of numbers to come. Why not fine those who break the home quarantine with a huge fine, $20,000 at least and loss of passport? . At the moment we have a disaster of a vaccine rollout. I don’t know what planet you are from but any government preventing its citizens to move freely in and out of their country break a lot of Human Rights agreements. I never heard that they are forbidden to leave the country!? I came to be free- and now to be told that I am again a political prisoner by an incompetent un elected person! Most of these people hold dual residency and had choosen to live in the other country. Most universities are still online as there are no foreign students. Or perhaps his calculations of costs to be borne are different than yours would be, and one of your calculations is likely more correct and complete than the other’s. It’s keeping Australian’s safe. I am frustrated by the delays in the vaccination program here and I have started to worry our zero tolerance for COVID cases makes it hard to open up. So to those traveling around our ‘wonderful’ country, laughing and sitting pretty you are obviously not impacted by Australias draconian stance. It would be a perfectly safe travel arrangement, wouldn’t it? Let’s pour one out for all the owners of Australian businesses that depended on international tourism. It’s a really awful state of affairs. The medical experts consistently say these cabin style accommodations are better at preventing transmission and it looks like we’ll need quarantine for another year or two at least. As people mention above, no country is obligated to let you travel there, but only the most repressive regimes in world history have restricted their own citizens and residents from living. Leaders in Queensland, Tasmania and Western Australia who made a virtue of banning travellers from other Australian states in response to outbreaks, have won re-election at a canter. The federal government shouldn’t be left to organise a chook raffle let alone something of this magnitude. So Australia needs to choose an endgame. 21% of the ballot respondents stated the border re-opening ought to tie in with the vaccination rollout. Sydney, Australia Published: May 16, 2021, 07:08 PM(IST) View in App; Coronavirus in Australia Photograph:( AFP ) Follow Us Story highlights. (Plus a little Pfizer and novavax). Then allowing their own vaccinated citizens to travel abroad and return (without quarantine either!) So he’s speaking out of line here. Australia and New Zealand have lost their minds. @gabbler: I’m an Aussie living in the U.S. and have no interest in going home after this crisis. Remember Australia is also dealing with a permeable border to our north with Papua New Guinea that looks like it is heading for a pandemic disaster similar to India. India with its new runaway variant is a separate issue and could be dealt with via a different channel of quarantined/vaccination and testing. So sad, how do you tell your father you won’t be there for yet another birthday. @Vago says “We are happy to bide our time, and safely, extend our international bubbles and open our borders.” Answer me this though – if Australia is such a horrible place to live, why do 9000 Australians in India suddenly want to come back to the Nanny state? What you haven’t seen the birth of your child, but not privileged you must have covid you can’t come in or your partner leave. That is my issue going forward. The fact that everyone will be immunised by the end of this year but still not opening up to other immunised people is the clue to the political side of the decision. “Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s national security committee will meet today to consider tightening the exemption process to limit the numbers leaving the country. It’s been a rough week for the federal government with their botched ban on Australian Citizens returning. Such choice! I sometimes do travel overseas for work but wont until I’ve had both doses of the vaccine, even if permitted to travel earlier. It’s really weird for Americans to talk about immigration reciprocity. One of my good friends is Aussie living in USA. promises and talk shows…. Australia’s borders set to stay closed until 2022. Unfortunate for Australian citizens, this right doesn’t exist in Australian constitution which makes it impossible to drag Australian Government by the collar in front of International Court of Justice. So it is not fair to criticize them for a policy (vaccinate everyone and still keep everyone out) that is not their actual policy. Kudos to all the Aussies on here who seem to be able to have a discussion about a contentious issue with well-worded posts that convey the poster’s strong opinion without too much acrimony. Ben, the world has changed. There’s an update on that front, and it’s one that most people probably won’t like. For many years I could not enter as a tourist, and it seems difficult to argue that all countries must admit all citizens of all other countries as tourists, since that is a fundamental right. Then there is the issue of the country I am going to — for example, do I, as a German, have a fundamental right to enter Saudi Arabia? So far, more than 3.1 million total vaccine shots have been administered, far short of the 4 million pledged by the end of March.       Â. Vaccine from the Wing has been taking lately, who declared Australia to be a total failure. I’m sorry but not even the leaders of these … 'The reality is we're living this year in a pandemic that's worse than last year.'. But if they literally do not let their own residents see family, travel abroad, and so on, regardless of their vaccination status, for two more years? Australia's borders will stay closed to most international tourists into 2022. Australia was a great place to be in 2020 – maybe the best in the world. Yet governments continue to experiment despite the people and economy, especially places heavily dependent on tourism. @ MDA – that is absolutely perfect for you and that’s why I mentioned that Australia should close their borders forever. Maldives took a chance almost a year ago, and sees hotel occupancy rates of 70+ percent despite it being the overall priciest accommodation in the world. I view this as a shift in the best place to be. When will we be able to open the international border? Honestly, travel can also be for a number of reasons. “We are forecasting that channel to be below 10 per cent and in some instances, in high single digits either next 12 to 18 months. Australia is pursing a strict zero covid strategy which is focused on eliminating the virus by requiring all inbound travellers to quarantine for two weeks in a hotel and imposing strict lockdowns if cases make it to the community. We’re big boys now, so can handle ourselves. Over the past few days I have seen many posts from my NYC friends about Broadway opening up – in September! The zero Covid hysteria here is terrible and has had a significant impact on people’s mental health. Not an easy thing for many people who don’t have unlimited funds. The Australian Goverment has elected to close it’s borders and adopt a zero covid policy now. The reason quarantine was handed to the states is simple. I’m Australian and quite happy with the handling. I feel very lucky overall in how well our country has weathered covid 19. If one looks at the wave consuming Alberta Canada where infections are the highest ever by population in the world, and almost all of them variants, a sensible person might want to be very careful about traveling to another country until a month after the second dose. The AstraZeneca vaccine is, well, better than nothing if you’re living in a Covid-out-of-control-country. The irony is that I’ve been here for years and all I’ve wanted to do is return back to Aus. They should learn how to manage a proper quarantine from other examples. The Federal Government ( dominated by creepy Trumpists) has been hopeless; it will be kicked out at the forthcoming election. Return will be at their own cost and when eligible place in quarantine exist.

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