Dr David Gillespie, Lyne MP, says the federal government is set to end international travel ban soon

Australia has now surpassed the US on first doses. Nearly 80 per cent of all Australians over the age of 16 are now protected by a first dose and 55 per cent are fully vaccinated.

As Australia moves towards the key milestone of 80 per cent, the Prime Minister announced an end to the international travel ban within weeks.

It is anticipated that states and territories ready to do so, will move to seven day home quarantine for fully vaccinated Australians and permanent residents.

While 14-day managed quarantine is likely to remain in place for anyone not vaccinated with a vaccine approved or recognised by the TGA.

Final Budget outcome supported by jobs surge in 2020

The Australian government's unprecedented $311 billion in economic support to Australian households and businesses has led to a stronger than expected economic recovery.

The final Budget outcome for 2020-21 shows a net improvement in the nation's finances of $80 billion, compared to forecasts in October last year.

This comes off the back of a sharp recovery in the jobs market and a reduction in welfare payments.

The Morrison Joyce government will continue to support hundreds of thousands of businesses across Australia as we move towards our vaccination targets.

In NSW, JobSaver payments will continue to be provided to the state before tapering payments at 70 and 80 per cent vaccination rates in line with the national plan.

Expanding support for Australian apprentices

The Australian government is expanding the successful Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program to help apprentices finish their training.

Under the expanded program $716 million will be made available into the second and third year of an eligible apprenticeship.

This investment is expected to continue to support the 270,000 anticipated commencements from October 2020 to March 2022.