After 20 months of keeping their borders closed, Australia will allow workers and international students to return to the country next month. With economic recovery on the mind and a severe labor shortage, over 200,000 people who are fully vaccinated and have a negative PCR test will now be eligible to enter. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says, “The return of skilled workers and students to Australia is a major milestone in our pathway back. The steps that we are taking today are about securing our economic recovery.”

Full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/22/world/australia/australia-visa-holders.html