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What are the politics of Australia’s travel ban on people trying to come to Australia from India?

Australia has temporarily suspended direct flights from India (AAP).

Australia has temporarily suspended direct flights from India (AAP). Source: AAP

The ban on arrivals from India has now come into effect. Anyone - including Australian citizens - trying to fly home from India faces the possibility of a significant fine and or jail time.


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The ban on arrivals from India has now come into effect. Anyone - including Australian citizens - trying to fly home from India faces the possibility of a significant fine and or jail time.


There are on-going criticisms that the measures that will be in place until mid-May are too harsh.  Why has the government introduced the measure for travellers from India and not people coming from other COVID-9 hotspots?

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