Some states could refuse to sign up to a home quarantine system that would allow vaccinated Australians to go on holiday and return without two weeks in hotel isolation.
Scott Morrison touted his plan for home quarantine last week but has insisted it would not come into play without the approval of the medical experts.
Ahead of a National Cabinet meeting with state premiers on Monday, he conceded that not all state premiers like the idea and some would probably refuse to sign up. Sydney International Airport on April 19 when flights to New Zealand restarted
This could lead to a situation where some Australians feel free to go overseas while others still face the major cost and discomfort of hotel quarantine.
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The start of quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand is a long time coming for families who have been separated by the coronavirus pandemic as well as to struggling tourism operators.
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