Virus Tourism Assist: The Government’s subsidy aims to help Australian tourism.

The government has announced a new $1.2 billion support package that will allow for hundreds of thousands of cheap airfares domestically. It's aiming to boost tourism to destinations harshly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scott Morrison and Qantas Pilot Captain Debbie Slade in the cockpit of an Airbus A330. Thousands of cheap flights domestically will be available (AAP). Source: AAP

Federal Tourism Minister Dan Tehan says that by taking advantage of the cheap flights people in Australia can help themselves and others.  But while top airline executives have welcomed the assistance, tourism operators, the ALP and the unions say more support is needed.

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