Fully vaccinated Australians will be able to leave the country without exemptions from Nov.1, when the international borders reopen, Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed on Wednesday. “I can announce today that last night the Health Minister signed off on the fact that from the 1st of November, Australians who are double vaccinated will be able…
‘We Want You to Come Back’: Australian State Tourism Minister Says Sydney Open for Business
The New South Wales government will invest more than $530 million (US$397 million) into “turbocharging” the recovery of the events and tourism sector. “This is all about turbocharging our visitor economy,” Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres told reporters. “There’s probably no sector across NSW that’s been more damaged by the sustained impact of the coronavirus pandemic…
Sydney Rail Workers Strike as People Return to Work and School
The Sydney rail network has been forced to run at 30 percent capacity after rail worker strikes caused disruptions to commuters travelling to work and school as lockdowns lift around the Australian city. The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union (RTBU) scheduled the industrial action for Oct. 20 after senior management at New South Wales (NSW)…
Australian State Announces $50 Vouchers for Millions of Residents to Help Tourism Recovery
The premier of the Australia state of New South Wales (NSW), Dominic Perrottet, has announced that his state government will give $50 tourism vouchers to millions residents for accommodation at hotel, motels, and caravan parks. The move will be piloted at the end of the year and comes as part of a $530 million bid to…
NSW Extends Tutoring Program and Invests Into Improving Air Quality in Schools
The New South Wales (NSW) government has announced additional funding into the state’s education system as students begin returning to classrooms. The COVID-19 Intensive Learning Support Program will be extended to help any students who need help catching up, and funding will be invested into the indoor air quality in schools. Premier Dominic Perrottet said…
Quarantine Scrapped for International Travellers as NSW Moves to Next Stage of the Roadmap
October 14, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Premier Dominic Perrottet announced that quarantine will be scrapped entirely for the fully vaccinated from November, as the next stage of the roadmap begins next week with vaccine passports now available. All international travellers and returning citizens coming into NSW will no longer be required to quarantine from Nov. 1, provided…
The Long Road Ahead for NSW Property Tax Reform
October 13, 2021
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Commentary Dominic Perrottet’s elevation from Treasurer to Premier of New South Wales (NSW) has brought attention back to his long-term plan to replace the stamp duty on property transactions with an annual tax on land value. Perrottet wants to make his mark as a reformer, and this is one key reform idea he developed as…
New Stock Rebate up to $20,000 for Small Businesses in NSW
The New South Wales (NSW) government has announced new financial support measures to help build confidence in small businesses to invest in re-opening from lockdowns fully. Eligible businesses with an annual turnover between $75,000 and $50 million will be able to claim a grant of up to $20,000 for perishable goods or $10,000 for non-perishable…
Sydney Lockdown Ends After 106 Days, Lockout for Unvaccinated Begins
After 106 days of lockdown, stay-at-home orders in Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales (NSW), and its capital Sydney will be lifted for the fully vaccinated while the unvaccinated are “locked out” from receiving the same “freedoms.” Premier Dominic Perrottet acknowledged that there would be challenges and difficulties while the state eases restrictions, and…
Aussie Prime Minister Keen to Fast Track International Travel for Fully Vaccinated
October 10, 2021
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison is pushing to fast-track the resumption of international travel once Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales (NSW), readies its home quarantine program. In a Facebook live stream on Oct. 11, with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, Morrison discussed bringing forward the start date of international travel for fully vaccinated people by…
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