Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted

[Pushka]

Civil unrest in South Australia? I couldn't think of anywhere less likely. Don't have the convict stain, you see, unlike the rest of us.

We had a great turnout here in SA for the Iraq invasion. I’m prepared to do some staining. Remember our free settlers came here because they fought for religious freedom.

 

[MooTime]

I like this now, the damn premiers can cop it from the public in regards to international travel.

Share the blame, it's only fair.

 

[oznflfan]

I like this now, the damn premiers can cop it from the public in regards to international travel.

Share the blame, it's only fair.

But seriously, even if international borders open, where are you gonna go? Are you going to go to India?

 

[Jousams]

live scenes from Sydney airport with people trying to escape Australia.

 

[Batterytraveller]

And also returning stranded Aussies HELL NO

Also should be fine for immigrants, students, backpackers. There was a story this morning about a hospo group paying a bounty, flighta and quarantine costs for any Brit willing to come and work for them.

 

[coyote25]

Also should be fine for immigrants, students, backpackers. There was a story this morning about a hospo group paying a bounty, flighta and quarantine costs for any Brit willing to come and work for them.

International students shouldn’t be that concerned with 7 days ‘home’ quarantine depending on what is defined as ‘home’.

We are getting there…. finally

 

[drron]

But seriously, even if international borders open, where are you gonna go? Are you going to go to India?

Why not.Their daily Covid cases per head of population are a lot lower than the USA.Even lower in actual numbers despite having nearly 4 times the population.

 

[Rebus]

Depending on how they define home quarantine, it may be the case that some tourists (I'm thinking specifically of family members) would be willing to come to Australia and accept the 7 days. I reckon my Mum would be only too glad to have a week at home with her Aussie grandkids before enjoying days out in the remainder of her trip.

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But seriously, even if international borders open, where are you gonna go? Are you going to go to India?

I'd be happy to go to anywhere with a decent level of vaccination. I'd jump on a plane tomorrow to the UK, most of mainland Europe, Canada, the US. I've had my vaccine and it's time to start living.

 

[oznflfan]

Why not.Their daily Covid cases per head of population are a lot lower than the USA.Even lower in actual numbers despite having nearly 4 times the population.

Did you read my statement using AP's voice?

 

[MooTime]

But seriously, even if international borders open, where are you gonna go? Are you going to go to India?

HA that was a shocking call by AP on India, just made her look more silly, if that was possible.

I've booked to hit Fiji in Feb, cancelled WA for it, crazy as it'll probably happen.

 

[jrfsp]

View attachment 260512live scenes from Sydney airport with people trying to escape Australia.

Not really the most appropriate picture, people fell to their deaths trying to cling to that plane

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Is the national plan being followed? SA, Qld, NT and WA are presently tracking to reach 80% double dose in December

 

[Jamkeb]

Is the national plan being followed? SA, Qld, NT and WA are presently tracking to reach 80% double dose in December

Yes, the national plan requires a specific state and the national average to be 80%, not every single state.

 

[dajop]

With 7 day home quarantine, if we didn't have a holiday home to use (we should as long as it's not booked out on Stayz/Airbnb) we'd happily pay for one of our mothers to stay in a nice hotel for 7 days and use their home

 

[ayushamity]

12.40 PM Presser!!

 

[Pushka]

Depending on how they define home quarantine, it may be the case that some tourists (I'm thinking specifically of family members) would be willing to come to Australia and accept the 7 days. I reckon my Mum would be only too glad to have a week at home with her Aussie grandkids before enjoying days out in the remainder of her trip.

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I'd be happy to go to anywhere with a decent level of vaccination. I'd jump on a plane tomorrow to the UK, most of mainland Europe, Canada, the US. I've had my vaccine and it's time to start living.

DIL is already preparing for her UK parents to spend the week at her place in quarantine.

 

[Grimace1]

12.40 PM Presser!!

Presser with the PM ? NSW is due to have a presser at 1pm today

 

[somebol]

PM will speak @ 12:40

 

[aikman]

If only fully vaccinated people are allowed to go overseas does that mean all international flights will be child-free?

 

[Lynda2475]

Great news about home quarantine, disappointing TGA is choosing to recognize the Chinese vaccines given how poorly they have performed so many medical staff died in Indonesia as they are poor protection against Delta. This will mean many visitors will actually not have good levels of immunity.

From SMH Blog and Scomos presser today:

Australia to reopen international borders in November​

Australia will reopen its international borders in November, once all states and territories have reached 80 per cent vaccination rate.

It’s anticipated states will offer seven-day home quarantine to vaccinated travellers and 14-day hotel or “managed” quarantine to unvaccinated travellers entering Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a joint statement with six of his ministers.

Those people who can’t be vaccinated, such as children, will be treated as vaccinated for the purposes of quarantine arrangements.

The Commonwealth will work with states and territories to remove all caps on the number of people allowed to enter the country. It will continue to offer facilitated flights to help get people stuck overseas home.

“We know it has been an extraordinarily difficult 18 months for Australians overseas trying to come home and for Australians with family and friends overseas,” Mr Morrison said.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has also assessed data for the Coronavac (Sinovac) and Covishield (AstraZeneca/Serum Institute of India) vaccines and says they should be considered “recognised vaccines” for the purposes of travel arrangements, meaning people who have had those shots will be able to have the shorter quarantine period.