The latest official coronavirus news, updates and advice from the Australian Government.
Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 12 and over who have received two doses of an approved or recognised vaccine can leave Australia without needing an outwards travel exemption.
Children under 12 and those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons will also be able to travel overseas without an exemption.
From 21 November, quarantine-free travel arrangements will be available for fully vaccinated Singaporean citizens travelling from Singapore who present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure.
Covaxin (Bharat Biotech) and BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm) vaccines are now 'recognised' by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for the purpose of establishing a traveller's vaccination status.
One-way quarantine-free travel to Australia from anywhere in New Zealand has recommenced for some states and territories, for travellers that have been in either Australia or New Zealand for the 14 days prior to departure. Pre-departure measures apply, and jurisdictions may implement varying conditions or arrangements.
From 1 November, unvaccinated or partially vaccinated Australian children aged 12-17 years old entering Australia through NSW, VIC and the ACT will be exempt from international arrival caps and will be eligible for 7 days home quarantine, under specific conditions.
Businesses and organisations play a vital role in the success of Australia reaching its COVID-19 vaccination targets, limiting restrictions and getting back to normal.
There is a lot businesses can do to support employees with making the choice to be vaccinated.