Tourism Minister Dan Tehan says the $75.5 million package will boost the industry’s bid to rebound from downturns which saw 15,000 jobs representing a third of the sector lost.Credit:With Australia’s tourism industry bouncing back, Mr Tehan says confidence is growing, people are booking holidays and agents are in demand.
“Australians travelling are relying on their travel professionals now more than ever and this financial support is needed to start the process of rebuilding,” he said on Saturday. The government’s package comes just days after the Commonwealth announced an end to the ban on cruise ships entering Australia from April 17.The latest round of industry support also follows $184 million in relief measures to travel agents since the start of the pandemic, with more than 5400 grants issued to more than 3200 agents.
Morrison is buying more votes again
After billions went to propping up private businesses they are still spoon feeding liberal supporters,christ guys it's not up to taxpayers to ensure the success of private business,and they've been doing it we before the virus came.