Australia will lift a ban on citizens travelling overseas without permission, the government announced today, with the country’s border set to open to skilled workers and international students by year’s end. Brianna Parkins, reporter with Ireland AM, tells Adrian how the lifting of the travel ban is good news for herself and other Australians living here.

Pic: via Twitter @parkinsbrea

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