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That's 'locally acquired'. Locally acquired: cases that were acquired in Australia Local Transmission: cases where the source of infections was in the reporting area (i.e local and known) Community transmission: cases that were acquired in Australia and the source of the infection hasn't been...

There was a 20% transfer bonus from Flybuys in July.

Was that the Pandemic Influenza plan? Interesting to read what that says about Cruise Ships compared to reality.... That one needs an update to recognise the Influenza ain't the only pandemic....

But it is in accordance with his legal advice that it has to be all states or no states (which is different to the advice other states have). If nothing else, perhaps the High Court will resolve that issue.

Doesn't help with PBO, but expect to see more QantasLink A320s.

I would say that travel as you haven't seen your wife for a year may not get approval to leave Australia. However, they do seem to be ok if people are suggesting they won't be back for several months - so as said, you may need to stay away for an extended period of time.

While noting that your post was from last year. After a Covid induced hiatus, it has returned with great vigour...

Public Health Powers under the Public Health Act (2010) NSW. https://justiceconnect.org.au/resources/how-the-new-south-wales-governments-emergency-restrictions-on-covid-19-work/

They don't typically work that way. The do a calculation of how many points you need, and that's how many they will give you. So if the offer T&Cs say you get 800 points, then that is what it is, regardless of what your balance at the time of the transaction is.

Although much of what makes a Frequent Flyer program tick is the airline. Take that away, and....

You can still apply for an exemption to enter the state. Like getting a Visa, the onus is on you.

It's not up to anyone here to define what it means, but that is pretty much what it means. As distinct from say Locally Transmitted (where you do know the source), or Locally Acquired.

I don't think the government would toss in money. More likely they would facilitate some sort of market solution.

If you look far enough into the future, it will return back to where we were. The real question is just how long will that take. Most people are punting on it being between 2 and 4 years.

Perth is one of the busier airports around at the moment.