Australia NewsSeparated WA Families Await Border ReunionSavePrintWestern Australian Premier Mark McGowan speaks during a media conference at Dumas House in Perth, Australia on Sept. 4, 2020. Matt Jelonek/Getty ImagesAAP11/13/2020|Updated: 11/13/2020Long-separated West Australians are set for an emotional reunion when the state’s hard borders come down on Nov 14.WA has been closed to the rest of the nation for seven months, including to West Australians who were denied entry for compassionate reasons.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesIsraeli Head Lands in Australia for High-Profile TripFeb 08, 2026ANU Holds Award for Ex-PM Guilty of Human Rights Crimes as Revocation Drags OnFeb 07, 2026Illegal, High-Power E-bikes to Be Crushed in CrackdownFeb 07, 2026Leaders Urge Peace During Israeli President’s VisitFeb 07, 2026Related TopicsWestern Australiamark mcgowanBorder Rules