Australia dropped the last of its Covid-era border rules on Wednesday 6 July, enabling travellers to enter the country with minimal restrictions for the first time since early 2020
Australia and Portugal have dropped COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements for entry, making them easy to visit. Mask requirements remain in place on public transportation.
Australians are bound for the continent en masse over the next few months in what travel agents are dubbing the biggest offshore migration since COVID-19 first hit.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he would like to see the state s controversial pandemic declaration end in the middle of winter when it is set to lapse or be renewed.