Western Australia announces easing of its tough border stance

Long-term border closures set to end

Passengers are reunited with loved-ones after arriving on the first flight from Melbourne at the Brisbane Domestic Airport in Brisbane Source: AAP

Western Australia has announced a softening in its tough border stance, with people from New South Wales and Victoria able to visit again from next week without a period of quarantine.


Western Australia's hard border rules will ease to allow arrivals from New South Wales and Victoria next week.

From Tuesday, December the 8th, travellers from those states can visit without quarantine but they must undergo a health screening at the airport, complete a travel pass and take a COVID-19 test if required.

Western Australia's Premier Mark McGowan says the government has made a safe, cautious decision.

The state government has declared South Australia will remain in the medium-risk category until at least December the 11th.

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People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.

If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

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