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Australia extends human biosecurity emergency periodAustralia extends human biosecurity emergency period

The human biosecurity emergency in place since March 18, 2020, to protect Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue until September 17.

Helen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent

June 10, 2021

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The extension, declared by the governor-general on Thursday, follows specialist medical and epidemiological advice from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee, comprised of all state and territory chief health officers and chaired by the Australian chief medical officer. 

Unacceptable risk

The AHPPC advised that the international COVID-19 situation continues to pose an unacceptable risk to public health.

The restrictions on outbound international travel and the entry of foreign-flagged cruise ships within Australian territories earlier had been extended to June 17.

Ongoing consultation 

A statement from Health Minister Greg Hunt said the government continues to consult with the states and territories and the marine industry on options for the staged resumption of cruising when the medical advice is that it is safe to do so.

About the Author

Helen Hutcheon

Australasia correspondent

Helen Hutcheon did her cadetship on a shipping magazine and worked in P&O’s Sydney office for seven years as a public relations journalist.

For 19 years she was deputy editor of Travel Week, which was Australia’s leading trade newspaper that covered major local and international industry events.

In 2008 the late legendary Rama Rebbapragada presented her with an award from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd ‘in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the cruising industry.’

In 2010 she won the Neil Frazer Award for ‘outstanding contribution to the cruise industry,’ elevating her to CLIA Australasia’s hall of fame.

She has been the Australasia correspondent for Seatrade Cruise Review since 1997 and for Seatrade Insider (now Seatrade Cruise News) since its launch in 2000.

 

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