Government considering using Howard Springs exclusively for Australians returning from India

Australia has a ban on anyone entering the country if they have been in India in the previous 14 days

The federal government is now considering using the Howard Springs facility exclusively for people returning from IndiaImmigration Minister Alex Hawke conceded it would take "many months" to get all Australians stranded in India back. There are roughly 9,000 Australians in India who have told officials they want to return home, and about 900 are considered vulnerable.

The Howard Springs facility, outside of Darwin, has been used for those landing in the Northern Territory on repatriation flights."This Indian situation will take some [time]," he said. "Our hearts go out to India, we've sent one plane of supplies, we're going to be sending more, we're going to have to restart those repatriations, that will take some time.

Remote area is good.

Maybe the people that went to India to celebrate religious mass gatherings shouldn’t have done so Australians have been facing compromises for over a year now and these people have indicated a complete disregard for the community

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What brilliant idea.

like the Area 51 in US don't we have the Area 69 in Australia? think I heard about it back in 1069 🤔

so..will then the other states (QLD, WA, VIC, SA) increase their travelcap of HQ to compensate for the shortfall of capacity taken away from strandedAussies outside of India? EstherRockett

'considering'

The clown had 12mths to figure that out

'Considering'. Great to see they are well on to it

Why not Christmas Island?

New citizens by conferral living over seas in COVID hot spots wanting to return need consider safety of all Australians ?

What breathtaking perception!

Well, this is certainly an improvement.

The entire Northern Territory has health adequate pre Covid infrastructure for what size population?

Best open Bladin Point then too because I cant see those from within Australia wanting to be quarantined there when there is another outbreak interstate, now there is no seperation. And an ADF field hospital because RDH won't handle it. Tacit acknowledgement camps work though.

Lol why. Why is India so special? So fucking weird.... Oooo wait... India has a new strain?.... But didn't the UK, USA AND SA have one too? boh

ALP/Greens coalition oversaw commissioning & operation of a national network of immigration detention centers. Some surely still exist? Could be reactivated and used short-term to house those repatriating during quarantine to keep everyone safe, including trained staff?

Why not Christmas Island？

They've had 14 months to do Something

...should have been using it ages ago,

The 'expedite' bit should have been in operation months ago! Didn't the PM promise to have all aussies wanting to return home, back by Xmas? Looks like he meant Xmas 2001.

Morrison dragged kicking and screaming into doing something again lol

Yes, do that instead. Omg, why dont they do this in the first place

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Government considers use of Howard Springs facility for returned travellers from India | Sky News AustraliaThe federal government is considering using the Howard Springs facility in the Northern Territory to quarantine returned travellers from India. \n\nThe proposal will be discussed in response to the first legal action against the Commonwealth's use of emergency powers. \n\nFlights carrying aid from Australia could also help transport stranded citizens and residents back home after the travel ban is lifted. \n\nThe current rules block Australians from returning if they have been in India over the past fortnight. \n\nAny breaches face the threat of prison sentences and fines. \n\nAround 9,000 Australians are stuck in India, including 900 who are considered vulnerable.\n\n Then fight back against the system take to the streets and say enough is enough Interment camps on the agenda again, ya all stupid to think 14days quarantine does anything to stop the spread of any virus. How many persons already done 14days & still test positive. The vax does NOT stop transmission or infection people, wake up to the scamdemic.
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