Tourism
“We must adjust our mindset”: ScoMo says lockdowns should only continue as long as “absolutely necessary”
The PM is urging state and territory leaders to stick to the reopening game plan and not give in to fear over rising COVID cases.
Destinations
Lockdown lifted for regional Victoria, as four more New South Wales LGAs served stay-at-home orders
by Huntley Mitchell
While Melbourne continues lockdown life, at least those in the other parts of Victoria have been freed.
Destinations
ScoMo reveals further details of Australia’s reopening plan, as lockdown extended for South East Queensland
Just as the PM provides some hope of an end to lockdowns, one of the states has gone and tacked on a few extra days to its own.
Destinations
Victoria and South Australia to exit lockdown as planned, but restrictions to remain
Victorians and South Australians are all no doubt busy booking tables and ironing their ‘outside clothes’ in preparation for tomorrow.
Aviation
Domestic border restrictions force Rex to cut capacity
And, to make matters even more complicated, the airline is expecting a couple more aircraft to join its domestic fleet very soon.
Destinations
WA and Queensland announce lockdowns, as the NT extends its own by 72 hours
by Huntley Mitchell
There’s been another round of tough travel restrictions dealt out across Australia. Get up to speed on what’s changed here.
Tourism
WTTC releases mental health guidelines for travel and tourism sectors
At a time when mental health could not be more important, the world’s leading tourism organisation has released some new guidelines to help businesses of all sizes in the industry support their employees.