Australia will open its international border in November after 18 months of tough border restrictions. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday the detailed plan to lift the international travel ban. States and territories will reopen at varying rates, depending on when they hit the 80 percent double-dose vaccination goal. New South Wales (NSW) is likely to be the first one to open its international border, with a date of reaching the 80 percent vaccination goal forecasted on Oct. 25. “It’s time to give Australians their lives back,” Morrison said in the press conference. “We’ve saved lives. We’ve saved livelihoods, but we must work together to ensure that Australians can reclaim the lives that they once had in this country.” Fully vaccinated Aussies can leave or enter the country at will. Unvaccinated will still be restricted by travel caps. Returning citizens and permanent residents fully vaccinated with a vaccine recognised by the nation’s drug regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will also be able …
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