Many Australian companies are at least six months ahead of everyone in preparing for the rush on rapid antigen tests which have played a key role in keeping their businesses operating.
The peak body representing independent higher education providers is urging the federal government to extend legislation introduced in 2020, which outlaws the provision or advertising of academic cheating services at universities to the VET sector.
At Bondi Junction, where Sydney’s outbreak emerged earlier this year, most people wore masks as they did their Christmas shopping but were split over a potential mandate.
Research suggests Australia and New Zealand can expect the flow of international students to return to pre-pandemic levels due to pent-up demand, but it could take some time.