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WA’s tourism industry warns it must not be the last state to open to Victoria after coronavirus border restrictions
As other states and territories reopen their borders to Victoria, the Tourism Council has warned WA must not be the last state to open to Victorians as it could affect local tourism operators well into next year.
Key points:
- Victoria is WA’s biggest interstate tourism market
- There are concerns the state’s ongoing border with VIC will hurt tourism
- The Tourism Council says people will simply choose to holiday elsewhere
Both New South Wales and the ACT allowed quarantine-free travel with Victoria on Monday, while other jurisdictions are set to do the same within days.
The WA Government says it will not be “rushed” to reopen the borders and will seek further health advice once Victoria reaches 28 days of no community spread, which could be as…
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