International border restrictions stop families reuniting at Christmas despite Morrison’s intention
by Christopher Knaus from World news | The Guardian on (#5SGT7)
Australian citizens are unhappy their adult children living overseas don't count as immediate family' under travel rules
Australians with adult sons and daughters living overseas are being told their children don't count as immediate family" and don't warrant exemption for entry into the country in the lead-up to Christmas.
In October, the prime minister, Scott Morrison, announced changes to allow parents of Australian citizens to be classified as immediate family, allowing them to travel to Australian jurisdictions with 80% double-dose vaccination rates.
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