Travel Ban - Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents - Outbound

Effective from 12pm on 25 March 2020, in order to protect the health of the Australian citizens and permanent residents, they are precluded from travelling outside Australia unless they fall within the exemptions referred to below. 
 
Exemptions 

1. a person ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia
2. a person who is a member of the crew of an aircraft or vessel (other than the outgoing aircraft or vessel) or is a worker associated with the safety or maintenance of an aircraft or vessel (other than the outgoing aircraft or vessel)
3. a person engaged in the day-to-day conduct of inbound and outbound freight
4. a person whose travel is associated with essential work at an offshore facility
5. a person who is travelling on official government business (including a member of the Australian Defence Force)
6. a person who is granted an exemption by an Australian Public Service employee in the Australian Border Force in exceptional circumstances

 
Criminal offence
An Australian who fails to comply with the travel ban may commit a criminal offence and be:

• imprisoned for a maximum of 5 years; or
• fined $63,000

We strongly recommend that businesses ensure that their Australian employees do not travel outside Australia until the travel ban is lifted.

​If you believe an exemption applies to your Australian employee, please contact us for advice and confirmation.