The full reopening of the border will prompt more Australians to make holidays overseas. The key point though is that it sends a powerful message that the worst of the pandemic is now behind us, which should also give a shot in the arm to the ailing domestic tourism industry. By contrast, we doubt that the opening of the border will ease labour shortages as much as most anticipate.
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