AUSVEG has applauded the decision from National Cabinet to pilot pre-departure quarantine arrangements for Pacific workers in their home countries, and is urging other states to follow in South Australia’s footsteps and opt into the arrangement.

National Cabinet agreed in a meeting on Friday 5 March 2021 to pilot pre-departure quarantine arrangements for Pacific workers in their home countries, with SA opting into the pilot subject to the finalisation of the arrangements.

Other states are considering the arrangement with further details of in-country testing and quarantine arrangements.

The Government has indicated that it would explore in-country quarantine arrangements for Pacific workers with eligible, low-risk Pacific Neighbours.

Click here to read more in an AUSVEG media release.