Pressure builds on Andrews over borders, tennis 'double standard' We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Normal text size Advertisement The state government continues to stand firm on its policy of preventing Victorians in COVID "red zones" of Sydney and Brisbane from returning home, despite growing criticism of its decision to welcome 1240 international arrivals from around the world for the Australian Open. Criticism from the state opposition, stranded families and the head of the nation's largest airline came as a leading infectious diseases expert said Australia's public health effort could "do without" the Open, predicting a 2 per cent COVID-positive rate among the 1240 people due to arrive in Melbourne for the event.