Australian court upholds ban on most international travel

By Associated Press

Jun 01, 2021 12:18 pm

CANBERRA, Australia: An Australian court on Tuesday rejected a challenge to the federal government's draconian power to prevent most citizens from leaving the country so that they don't bring Covid-19 home.

Australia is alone among developed democracies in preventing its citizens and permanent residents from leaving the country except in 'exceptional circumstances' where they can demonstrate a 'compelling reason.'

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