Aus PM backtracks on India ban after criticism

Scott Morrison’s government moved to ban travellers from India from entering Australia until May 15, threatScott Morrison’s government moved to ban travellers from India from entering Australia until May 15, threatening rule-breakers—including Australian citizens—with prison time. ening rule-breakers—including Australian citizens—with prison time.

Aus PM backtracks on India ban after criticism

Scott Morrison

Australia’s prime minister fended off accusations of racism and having blood on his hands on Tuesday, as he retreated from a threat to jail Australians trying to escape Coronavirus-wracked India.

Scott Morrison’s government moved to ban travellers from India from entering Australia until May 15, threatening rule-breakers—including Australian citizens—with prison time.

Amid a widespread backlash, Morrison on Tuesday said it was highly unlikely that Australians who skirted a ban would be jailed. “I think the likelihood of any of that occurring is pretty much zero,” Morrison said in a breakfast-time media blitz on Tuesday.

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