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Temporary visa holders and Japanese and South Koreans wanting to holiday in Australia must wait at least until 15 December 2021 to enter Australia as the omicron variant sees a temporary pause in Australia opening its borders.
Read MoreAn outbreak of the now named omicron variant has prompted Australia to shut its borders to nine southern African countries for the time being and quarantining has restarted in some states and territories. A travel bubble with South Korea and Japan will begin from 1 December 2021 adding to the existing bubbles with Singapore and New Zealand.
Read MoreWhile the effects of coronavirus do not appear to be subsiding, one group of people may find some benefit: international student employed by major supermarkets. This is because the acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs announced today that existing employees of major supermarket chains will be able to work beyond 40 hours per fortnight to help keep shelves stocked with panic-buying essentials.
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