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Updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.

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Latest updates

Travel for vaccinated Australians
19 October 2021
Travel restrictions and exemptions
15 October 2021
Australia Travel Declaration
06 October 2021
Leaving Australia
05 October 2021
New Zealand safe travel zone
01 October 2021
Bridging visa
21 September 2021
Applying for a visa
16 September 2021
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13 September 2021

Government COVID-19 resources

Australia.gov.au icon Australia.gov.au This site is regularly updated to give you the latest Coronavirus news, updates and advice from government agencies across Australia.
Department of Education, Skills and Employment icon Department of Education, Skills and Employment Australian Government agencies are working with states and territories to implement measures to manage the risk of COVID-19.
Department of Health icon Department of Health Find out how the Australian Government is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, who we are working with to limit the spread of the virus in Australia and what you can do to help.
Department of Social Services icon Department of Social Services The Government is acting decisively in the national interest to support households and businesses and address the significant economic consequences of the Coronavirus.
Australian Government Treasury icon Australian Government Treasury The Government is acting decisively in the national interest to support households and businesses and address the significant economic consequences of the Coronavirus.
Australian Government Taxation Office icon Australian Government Taxation Office The Australian Government's economic response to coronavirus

Media releases

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  • 25 May 2021

    More support for the Australian tourism and hospitality sector

    The Morrison Government is increasing support for Australia’s tourism and hospitality sector by providing more visa flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

    The Hon Alex Hawke MP
  • 01 May 2021

    Travel arrangements to be strengthened for people who have been in India

    The Government will implement a temporary pause on travellers from India entering Australian territory if the passenger has been in India within 14 days of the person’s time of departure.

    The Hon Greg Hunt MP
  • 27 April 2021

    Flights from India now paused as Australia sends emergency medical supplies

    The Morrison Government has agreed a number of new measures to protect Australians from the increased risk of the COVID-19 outbreak in India, while also providing significant new support to assist the Indian Government in their humanitarian response.

    The Hon Scott Morrison PM
  • 19 April 2021

    Commencement of two-way quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand

    Australia and New Zealand have fulfilled their commitment to establish two-way quarantine free travel, with New Zealand removing the quarantine requirement for eligible travellers from Australia.

    The Hon Scott Morrison MP
  • 06 October 2020

    Joint media release with the Hon Alan Tudge MP – Securing and uniting Australia as part of the Government's economic recovery plan

    The Government is ensuring that Australia remains a safer and more united nation as part of our Economic Recovery Plan.

    The Hon Peter Dutton MP
  • 02 October 2020

    Joint Statement – Safe travel zone with New Zealand

    The Australian Government announced changes to international travel restrictions with quarantine-free travel possible from New Zealand to New South Wales and the Northern Territory from Friday 16 October 2020.

    The Hon Peter Dutton MP

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