The Morrison government will extend Australia’s ban on cruise ships by another three months over concerns for the health and safety of citizens.
The ban on domestic and international cruises, which have been halted since the Ruby Princess disaster instigated 900 infections and 28 deaths, was due to lift next week, Dec. 17. They will now remain a permanent fixture in Australia biosecurity till at least mid-March. The government has also extended the restrictions on outbound international air travel.
