After nearly two years of strict coronavirus (COVID-19) measures on international travel and lockdown, Australia on Monday (February 21) fully reopened its international borders to those who are jabbed against the deadly virus.

After months of COVID-19 closure, Australia fully reopens borders to international visitors

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that the reopening of the country's borders to international tourists may not be far away, adding that the parliament will debate the matter this week.

Australian PM Scott Morrison signals reopening borders to tourists 'not far away'

Amid a rise in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide, countries are contemplating strict measures to curb the spread and so as Australia as some states are re-instating rules.

COVID-19: Amid Omicron threat, Australian states reinstate curbs as cases rise

An Australian court on Friday banned a Black Lives Matter protest planned in Sydney, backing government claims it could risk spreading the coronavirus. Up to 10,000 people were expected to march in Sydney on Saturday to express solidarity with US protestors and demand an end to frequent Aboriginal deaths in custody in Australia.

Australia bans anti-racism protest citing coronavirus pandemic

Australian PM Scott Morrison has announced three-stage plan to re-open the country and ease the social distancing guidelines implemented to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Australian PM Morrison outlines three-step plan to re-open country