CANBERRA - Cruise ships will be banned from entering Australian waters until at least 17 Sept. 2020.
The ban, due to come to an end in June, has been extended for a further three months.
According to the Australian Border Force, any cruise ship capable of carrying more than 100 passengers is prohibited from operating cruises in Australia.
The ABF said that when the restriction was first granted on 27 March, there were 28 international cruise ships in Australian waters.
“Under this direction, the Australian Border Force enabled these ships and their crew to safely depart," the ABF said.
“The Australian Border Force has been in constant contact with the cruise industry which has been cooperative and understands the Government’s overwhelming priority to ensure the health and safety of the broader Australian community.”