Calls are growing to allow vaccinated Australians to quarantine at home when they return to the country to free up coveted hotels.
Several Liberal MPs say the option should be considered once more of the population are vaccinated against Covid-19.
There are about 40,000 registered Australians overseas who have cannot get a flight home due to arrival caps imposed to protect the hotel quarantine system.
Liberal MP Dave Sharma wants home quarantine for vaccinated travellers who test negative before and after their flight. Pictured: Airport testing in Russia
They would be able to return faster if vaccinated travellers, who are less likely to catch and transmit Covid-19, are allowed to quarantine at home instead of in hotels.
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