Australia will remove COVID-19 vaccine mandates for international travellers and tourists on July 6.
Following advice from Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly, the Australian government has made changes to the Biosecurity Act, allowing overseas passengers to enter the country without declaring their vaccination status.
Apart from flight passengers, the changes will also apply to travellers coming to Australia by sea.
At the same time, the Australian government will no longer require unvaccinated visa holders to get a visa travel exemption.
However, passengers are still required to wear masks on international flights to Australia.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said the removal of vaccination requirements would benefit travelling Australians and international tourists and workers as well as reduce delays at airports….