Travel exemptions rise as more Australians apply to fly overseas
by Paul Karp from on (#5KTKS)
Rejections are also increasing, with Australian Border Force knocking back more than 10,000 applicants in June
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The number of Australians applying to travel overseas is surging, leading to an increase in exemptions despite efforts to crack down on unnecessary travel.
According to a Guardian Australia analysis of Australian Border Force statistics, 34,616 exemptions were sought in June, up from 23,836 in May.
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