| Cruise ban extended

THE Australian Government’s COVID-19 emergency measures have been extended for a further three months, until 17 Sep.

The human biosecurity emergency period has been in place since 18 Mar 2020, with Cruise Lines International Association MD Australasia Joel Katz leading the industry call for an end to inaction on a cruise resumption in Australia.

“The cruise industry has done an enormous amount of work to implement extensive new health protocols globally, but Australia is now the only major cruise destination in the world where there is no progress,” Katz said.