'Fortress Australia' reopens borders to tourists on February 21

News of Australia's border re-opening has brought relief to the travel and tourism sector

Australia will reopen its borders to tourists from February 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Monday, ending some of the world's strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions.

"It's almost two years since we took the decision to close the borders to Australia," Morrison said, announcing borders will reopen to all visa holders "on the 21st of February of this year". 

Originally published as 'Fortress Australia' reopens borders to tourists on February 21