Experience with Australian border controls leaving the country

[astrosly]

Has anyone been through Melbourne international terminal recently? I'm flying out Wednesday (so excited to be getting on a long haul flight!) and will have around 6 hours - arriving on QANTAS and departing Qatar. I'm assuming all the lounges will be closed, but does anyone know what is open in terms of food court and restaurants? Thanks

A recent experience was posted here Transit through an airport in a city/state lockdown

 

[Ms_KH]

A recent experience was posted here Transit through an airport in a city/state lockdown

Thanks Astrosly - this is really helpful. Sounds like I will be able to at least get something to eat and drink once past security even if the lounges aren't open.

 

[Ms_KH]

Reporting back following my trip. Coming from Canberra (an extreme zone) we were met off the plane in the domestic terminal. We had to register our details, were given new N-095 masks then all of us transferring internationally were taken to a waiting area (a masked off area near unused check in counters in the international area). We were under supervision but they would escort us to the bathrooms or food - the only open shops were Maccas and Grill'd.

Once check in was open, we were taken to the counters then shown where to go through customs and security. At this stage we were on our own.

At the Qatar check in counter I was given a $30 voucher for food since there the lounges weren't open, but could only use it landside. There was one eatery open airside but it didn't accept the voucher.