Border restrictions between NSW and South Australia could reopen as early as tonight, with no new reports of community transmission today.
SA Premier Steven Marshall said he is confident borders with NSW will be able to reopen, meaning people in either state will be able to travel freely across state lines without having to quarantine.
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The announcement comes after Queensland's government announced it would be extending its border bubble to include five more local government areas.
With continuous changes to travel restrictions, here's a state-by-state guide to border restrictions and upcoming changes.
New South Wales
The only border restrictions currently in place in NSW apply to people living in Victoria.
If you live in Victoria or have visited in the last 14 days, you are required to have a border permit before being allowed entry into the state.
Locals in regional Victorian communities could soon be allowed to travel in and out of NSW freely, with Premier Gladys Berejikilian considering the changes.
Regional Victoria has recorded just one new coronavirus case since September 17.
South Australia
South Australia is expected to lift its restrictions NSW tonight after the state recorded its second day in a row of no new community transmission cases.
If restrictions ease, from midnight people entering SA from NSW will no longer need to undergo mandatory quarantine.
SA Premier Steven Marshall said it was responsible to wait for the 14-day clear zone before allowing travel between the two states.
"NSW has been doing extraordinarily well so we're pretty confident that as of midnight tonight the border with NSW, which has been closed for months and months, will reopen and we can't wait to welcome people from NSW with open arms," Mr Marshall told Today.
Queensland
Queensland will soon shift its border zone, bringing in five NSW local government areas including Byron and Ballina.
From 1am on October 1, the following shires will be added to the border zone: Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley, and Glen Innes.
Residents will have to apply for a border pass to travel into Queensland.
Queensland residents will also be able to travel to those areas from October 1.
From this Friday, September 25, people will also be allowed to travel to and from the ACT via air.
Australian Capital Territory
The ACT currently has alerts in place for areas in NSW, Victoria and Queensland.
People who are not ACT residents may not enter the ACT from Victoria, unless they hold an exemption.
ACT residents are required to enter quarantine for 14 days after leaving Victoria and are advised to reconsider any non-essential travel to hotspot areas in NSW and Queensland.
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Western Australia
Strict border controls are currently in place for people trying to enter WA.
You cannot enter WA unless you are an exempt traveller.
Borders are currently closed to anyone travelling from NSW and Victoria, with no proposed date for when restrictions could be eased.
If coming from overseas, you'll be subject to a 14-day quarantine period at your own expense in the first Australian port of entry.
Victoria
There are no entry restrictions however all states have closed their borders to Victorians travelling out of the state.
Victoria also has a number of travel restrictions within the state which prevent people living in metropolitan Melbourne from travelling into regional areas.
People living in regional Victoria, who are currently under stage three restrictions, are now free to travel wherever they choose in line with easing restrictions and low community transmission.
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory will remove its coronavirus hotspot status for Greater Sydney next month.
Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner said from October 9 arrivals from Greater Sydney will not need to undertake 14 days of supervised quarantine.
If you arrive in the NT, having travelled from or through a declared hotspot in the past 14 days, you must remain in mandatory supervised quarantine at a designated facility until 14 days have elapsed since you left the hotspot.
Tasmania
Tasmania's border restrictions are based on a list of high risk locations in NSW, Victoria and Queensland.
Anyone who has spent time in one of these identified areas 14 days prior to arrival in Tasmania is required to seek approval to enter and must complete a two-week quarantine in an approved setting.
Essential travellers are not required to quarantine however they must comply with a health check on arrival.
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