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The federal budget’s spending and forecasts are built on some far-reaching assumptions about when international travel will resume and the vaccine rollout will be completed.
The budget assumes inbound and outbound international travel will “remain low through to mid-2022”, even if the vaccine rollout finishes by the end of this year.
They are two significant expectations that have significant consequences for businesses reliant on the flow of international arrivals for their staff and customers.
How certain are the dates?
The budget assumes that the whole Australian population will be vaccinated by the end of the year and that international borders will start to operate by mid-next year. However, those dates don’t appear to be definite.
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Dunkeld and Greater Hamilton needs your vote as top tourism town
The vibrant town of Dunkeld is again in the spotlight, having been announced as a finalist in ‘Victoria’s Top Tourism Town’ awards. The Awards, hosted by the Victorian Tourism Industry Council, recognise and celebrate towns that offer an amazing visitor experience. Dunkeld is one of 22 finalists from across the state, with winners to be determined by the community with online voting for the Top Tourism Town now open.
A video highlighting the region was submitted to the competition by Southern Grampians Shire Council’s tourism team, along with a four day itinerary and editorial piece. The video features many Dunkeld local businesses and faces as well as a cameo or two from the local wildlife.
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