International border closures push Australian businesses to the brink of collapse

While Australia’s economy moved into the black this week — recovery feels a long way off for some.

Many businesses still reeling from international border closures are now staring down the barrel of a two-pronged downturn.

With international tourism at a virtual standstill, businesses that relied on travellers and students from China are now fearing the worst as relations between Beijing and Canberra hit a new low.

At Roni Law’s hair salon in Sydney, “farewell cuts” have become the norm as clients, many from China, opt to…