The repatriation flights facilitated by the Australian government resumed from Friday, following a two weeks ban due to the Covid-19 health crisis in India.
The application was filed by a 73-year old Australian stranded in Bengaluru, seeking to overturn the ban made by Health Minister Greg Hunt last month under the Biosecurity Act.
Morrison’s remarks came a day after the ban was challenged in the federal court in Sydney by a 73-year-old Australian, who has been stranded in Bengaluru since March 2020.
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, however, said that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued instructions to allow Sri Lankan migrant workers to return.
A 73-year-old Australian, who has been stranded in Bengaluru since March last year, challenged the ban on multiple bases, including constitutional grounds.
Violation of Australia's ban, imposed in view of the Covid surge in India, comes with a hefty penalty or 5-year jail term or both, & has been described as 'racist' by many.
Students, academics, journalists & individuals who provide critical support in countries affected by Covid restrictions may qualify for the exception, the State Department said.
Air India Ltd. plans to increase its weekly frequency of flights to the US to 32 starting 11 May, up from the current 29. That compares with about 33 weekly flights before Covid.
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