Australia Welcomes First International Travellers After Two Years of Border Closures

Australia Welcomes First International Travellers After Two Years of Border Closures
A mascot welcomes passengers upon arrival at the Sydney International Airport in Sydney, Australia, on February 21, 2022. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images
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International tourists have started arriving in Australia for the first time after two years of closed borders, triggering emotional reunion scenes between family and friends across the country.

Travelers stepping out of aircraft at the Sydney airport were greeted by joyful well-wishers waving Tim-Tams, jars of Vegemite, and stuffed koalas as the Australian government removed international border restrictions on Feb. 21.

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