ACT government hilariously announces travel ban for the Grinch

ACT government hilariously announces travel ban for the Grinch

The ACT government has gotten right into the Christmas spirit and managed to maintain a sense of humour amid the ongoing restrictions for international arrivals.

According to a statement issued on the government’s website, acting ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Vanessa Johnston has refused the Grinch entry to the territory, stating a number of reasons why in the form of a poem.

Dr Johnston also announced a class exemption permitting Santa Claus and his North Pole support crew to enter the ACT without undergoing quarantine.

“The ACT is granting this exemption because Santa Claus and Mrs Claus have done an amazing job at being COVID Safe throughout the year,” she said.

“Santa and the North Pole support crew have followed all the public health advice to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

“This includes practising good hand and respiratory hygiene, physical distancing, staying home when they weren’t well, and getting tested when they had COVID-19 symptoms.”

Dr Johnston also added that Santa’s joy and generosity will extend to supporting local businesses.

“We appreciate that Santa has agreed to source his presents this year from Canberra businesses who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also gives an opportunity for the elves to have some rest from his workshop,” she said.

Latest News

  • Aviation

Low-cost Indian carrier SpiceJet continues to burn cash

It’s not just low-cost Australian carriers that are facing hardship. SpiceJet, India’s version of Bonza, recently announced a 72 per cent reduction in its net loss versus last year. But, despite this improvement, the airline has posted losses for six straight years. But it has secured board approval to raise up to INR 30 billion […]

  • Attractions

SAKA Museum recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2024

AYANA Resort Bali’s newly-opened cultural and events centre, SAKA Museum has been recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places list for 2024. Part of AYANA Bali’s resort destination, the museum integrates Bali’s rich history with state-of-the-art facilities, making it the centrepiece for the island’s spiritual and cultural heritage. TIME magazine’s inclusion of SAKA Museum in […]

  • Cruise

Silversea taps Barbara Biffi as senior vice president for global sales

Ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel brand, Silverseas, has announced Barbara Biffi as its new senior vice president of global sales. Biffi joined the company in 2007, holding numerous positions and gaining a deep understanding of the brand, the preferences of its guests and its strategic goals, the company said. An Italian national with a wealth […]

  • Technology
  • Travel Agents

Amadeus welcomes FCM Travel as new reseller partner of Cytric Easy

Cytric Easy, the travel management tool embedded in Microsoft Teams, is to be integrated into FCM Travel portfolio. Amadeus and FCM Travel have extended their Cytric distribution agreement to include Cytric Easy. With this new agreement, global travel management company FCM Travel, becomes a reseller of the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded into Microsoft […]