Sydney Australia will open its international border to fully immunized skilled workers and students from the beginning of December, potentially easing the labor shortage that has contributed to rising inflation.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday the return of eligible visa holders, more than 18 months after the country closed its border in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, is a milestone in its recovery from the pandemic. Was.
Labor shortage has been cited as a major constraint by many industries in recent months. Construction projects and costs have been hit by a shortage of skilled workers, while agriculture has been hit by a lack of short-term workers such as students and holiday makers to pick and sort produce.
Mr Morrison said fully vaccinated tourists from Japan and South Korea would also be allowed to visit Australia from early December. Tourists from Singapore started returning to Australia over the weekend.
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