Australia to halve passenger arrivals due to Covid variant risks

Australia will reduce its cap on arrivals from 6,000 passengers a week to 3,000 by July 14 (Steve Parsons/PA)

Australia plans to halve commercial passenger arrivals due to coronavirus risks as parts of the country emerge from lockdowns.

The country will reduce its cap on arrivals from 6,000 passengers a week to 3,000 by July 14 to reduce pressure on hotel quarantine, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said after a meeting with state and territory leaders.