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According to a report in
Sydney Morning Herald, the deal would allow Australians who have been vaccinated for COVID-19, to travel to Singapore without approval from the Department of Home Affairs or the need to quarantine.
Down the track, it could also allow people from other countries, such as international students to return to Australia via Singapore after completing two weeks quarantine in the city-state.
International Education Association of Australia CEO Phil Honeywood
IEAA
Sounding hopeful, Mr Honeywood said the Singapore travel zone could address the growing concerns of Australia’s education sector and businesses that have been hard-hit by the absence of overseas students and has dealt a $9 billion blow to the economy.