Temporary 50% Passenger Cut For Inbound Travelers

Key Points

• The office of the Prime Minister of Australia and the National Cabinet announced a temporary 50% reduction to all international passenger (inbound) arrivals. 
• This reduction applies to all major Australian ports.  
• The official kickoff date for this change was July 14, 2021, and the reduction will hold until Aug. 31, 2021. 
• This measure reflects an effort by the Australian government to suppress COVID-19 transmissions, particularly of the Delta variant. 

Overview

Australia's National Cabinet has temporarily reduced international passenger arrival caps by 50% to alleviate pressure on quarantine and health facilities. The reduction began on July 14, 2021 and will be subject to a National Cabinet review before the Aug. 31, 2021 end date (and throughout the rest of 2021). Returning Australian citizens will be prioritized during this window.