Migrants exit Australia over border rules

The Federal government's decision not to reopen international borders until mid-next year has been the last straw for many migrants who say they can't wait that long to see their family overseas.

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Since March last year, more than 150,000 ((156,507)) Australian citizens and permanent residents were given exemptions to leave the country, according to the Australian Border Force.

 

In April, there were 65,100 departures from Australia, the highest monthly figure since the pandemic began, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.