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Summary of All About WA border & PCBT Plan – Perth, Australia

Hello

PCBT is eager to welcome international students on our Perth campuses.
All you need to know about planning to Perth summarised below:
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Updated 29 Apr 2022

Further FREEDOM from today Friday 29 Apr 2022.

Masks
No longer mandatory
except for high risk settings for people aged 12 years and older (including year 7s) in the following settings:
on public transport, in taxis and rideshare vehicles and other passenger transport, airports, hospitals, residential aged care and disability service facilities, and correctional facilities.
Masks are encouraged where physical distancing isn’t possible.
Close contacts
Close contacts with no symptoms are not required to isolate for 7 days, but must:
undertake a daily Rapid Antigen Test and obtain a negative result
wear a mask when leaving the house, avoid high-risk settings, including hospitals, healthcare settings, aged care facilities, residential care facilities (including disability care facilities and mental health residential facilities) and correctional facilities unless they work at these locations. Relevant workers entering high risk settings are subject to additional obligations.
They are also strongly encouraged to:
avoid non-essential gatherings and contact with people at risk of severe illness, work from home, where possible, notify their employer/educational facility of their close contact status.
Close contacts with no symptoms who work in a high-risk setting must also:
advise their employer they are a close contact, seek confirmation from their employer to attend work, monitor for symptoms, immediately leave the workplace and return home if they develop symptoms or become COVID positive
only enter or remain at the high-risk setting for the purposes of their work duties, wear a surgical mask while at work along with any PPE requirements from their employer, not share break areas at work with any other person, maintain physical distancing
Close contacts with symptoms must continue to isolate until symptoms resolve and get tested as per existing protocols.
If a close contact tests positive, they must isolate for a further 7 days as per arrangements for positive COVID-19 cases.
Density and capacity limits:
The 2 square metre rule removed for venues and businesses
Capacity limits removed for all entertainment venues, stadiums and events
Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations:
No longer required to enter venues and businesses
Still required to visit hospitals and residential aged care facilities
Mandatory workplace vaccination requirements will remain in place.
Travel:
G2G Pass registration no longer required.
Triple dose vaccination no longer required for interstate arrivals
Double dose vaccination requirement for international arrivals will continue as per Australian Government requirements
Unvaccinated Australian international arrivals to continue to quarantine for 7 days
Travel to remote Aboriginal communities remains restricted.
Hospitals:
Two visitors permitted per patient per day
Essential visitors are also allowed at hospitals for compassionate reasons, birth partners, carers/parents/guardians etc.
Visitors are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations and wear a mask.
Residential aged care and disability care facilities:
Two visitors permitted per resident per day
Masks must be worn by staff and visitors indoors and outdoors
Visitors are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations at residential aged care facilities.
COVID Safety and Event Plans:
No longer mandatory but still encouraged
Schools and early childcare:
Remaining public health measures in place removed
Some preventative measures retained in schools including enhanced ventilation, mandatory vaccination and cleaning
12 million free RATs provided to all schools and childcare facilities to distribute to parents and carers
Parents and students will be encouraged to collect tests, to ensure they are ready to test their children if symptoms develop.
Page reviewed 29 April 2022

Updated 3 March 2022

WA’s hard border lifted! Welcome to WA from anywhere in the World

WA’s hard border has been lifted to allow for safe quarantine-free travel into WA from interstate and overseas, with vaccination and testing requirements on arrival.

Requirements for travellers are outlined below:

Interstate arrivals

  • hold a current G2G Pass
  • be triple dose vaccinated against COVID-19, if eligible (or double dose vaccinated if not eligible for a third dose)
  • register their arrival into WA by scanning the G2G Pass QR code available in the terminal
  • undertake a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) upon arrival within 12 hours if entering by air, or 24 hours if entering by road, and register any positive result.
  • No quarantine for vaccinated travellers

International arrivals

  • meet Commonwealth Government requirements (external link) to enter Australia, including vaccination and testing requirements
  • be fully vaccinated under the Commonwealth Government requirements, if eligible
  • hold a current G2G Pass
  • undertake a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) upon arrival within 12 hours and register any positive result.
  • No quarantine for vaccinated travellers
  • 7 days hotel quarantine for unvaccinated international travellers

Information is available for travellers about entering WA, what restrictions apply and how to manage COVID-19 if they test positive or are a close contact.

Ref: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/was-hard-border-lifted

Updated 18 Feb 2022

WA’s full border opening from Thursday 3 March 2022

Following a review of WA’s border controls based on the latest health advice, the updated Safe Transition Plan will take effect from 12.01am Thursday, 3 March 2022.

The full border opening will allow for safe travel into WA from interstate and overseas with vaccination and testing requirements on arrival, pending the latest health advice.

Interstate travel into WA

  • Have a registered G2G Pass
  • Be triple dose vaccinated, if eligible
  • Undertake a Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival within 12 hours and report any positive result.

International travel into WA

  • Meet Commonwealth Government requirements to enter Australia
  • Be fully vaccinated under the Commonwealth Government requirements, if eligible
  • Have a registered G2G Pass
  • Undertake a Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival within 12 hours and report any positive result
  • Unvaccinated returning Australians will be required to complete hotel quarantine.

The testing arrangements are interim and will be in place for a minimum of two weeks and then be subject to ongoing review. All arrivals will be provided with one Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival to meet these interim testing requirements.

Ref: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/was-full-border-opening-thursday-3-march-2022

Updated 16 Feb 2022

Already-enrolled international students can now enter WA

Already-enrolled international students can now enter Western Australia, as part of the continued review of border controls based on the latest health advice.

This allows international students already enrolled in a Western Australian primary school, secondary school, university, college, technical college, or other further education course to enter WA from today.

This applies to those who are just starting their course and those who have been enrolled and studied onshore or offshore in previous years.

Students can either fly direct into Western Australia within the Australian Government-set cap, or indirectly by transiting through another state or territory.

Requirements for entry for already-enrolled international students

  • An approved G2G pass, with ‘Enrolled Student in WA’ as the exemption category;
  • Triple dose vaccinated if eligible, or double dose vaccinated if not;
  • Proof of a negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) within 24 hours before departure;
  • Seven days of self-quarantine at a suitable premises in Western Australia with the same requirements for household members at the self-quarantine premises;
  • RAT or PCR testing within 24 hours of arrival, and either a PCR test on day six or a RAT on day seven of self-quarantine. If symptomatic, students will need to continue isolation until symptoms resolve. Household members will also be required to do a PCR test on the traveller’s day seven;
  • Mandatory use of the G2G Now app and in-person checks by the Western Australian Police as required.

Ref: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/already-enrolled-international-students-can-now-enter-wa

Updated 10 Feb 2022

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-jobs-tourism-science-and-innovation/travel-information-international-students#after-5-february-2022

Updated 1 Feb 2022

COVID Transition (Border Requirements) Amendment Directions (No 1)

The WA State Government has updated (29/1/2022) the Direction for “Returning Students” who are interstate domestic, in-country overseas or overseas.

Returning Students Directions (No 3) were also released which replace the Returning Students Directions (No 2) which were published on 25 January 2022.

These amendments to the Directions change the position for students who enter Western Australia (WA) via another State or Territory of Australia to study face to face at PCBT:

  • International students who arrive in Australia after 12:01am on 5 February 2022 will not be ‘approved travellers’ and therefore will not be allowed to enter WA.
  • International students who arrive in Australia before 12:01am on 5 February 2022 and domestic students will be able to enter WA from now without any minimum period spent interstate (they and their immediate family members who are captured by the approval are required to self-quarantine for 14 days when they enter WA in addition to meeting other entry requirements).
  • Students who had their ordinary place of residence in WA in the last 2 years and are returning to permanently reside in WA can still enter after 5 February 2022 (subject to the same additional requirements for entering WA, including the requirement to self-quarantine for 14 days).
Returning international student must apply for a G2Gpass ( https://www.g2gpass.com.au/ ) and make sure :
  • Provide proof they are fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine
  • Have an approved G2G pass under the new exemption criteria
  • Have access to suitable quarantine premises which are located within 200 kilometres of their point of entry into Western Australia
  • Download and comply with the G2G Now app while in quarantine
  • Get tested on the 1st and 12th day of their quarantine (PCR or RAT)
  • Comply with testing requirements in the Australian State that they arrive in internationally prior to entering Western Australia (see here for more information on the various jurisdiction directions).
Our understanding is this new direction only applies to students already in Australia (or those who arrive in Australia by 12.01am 5 February 2022). Otherwise, WA’s controlled border arrangements remain in place subject to a new border opening date announced by the WA Government.

PCBT Recommendations to its students:

  • Those who are already in Australia, apply for a G2G Pass now and fly to Perth after 5 Feb  (with approved G2G).
  • Those currently overseas and visa granted, may fly to Australia as some PCBT courses run online or defer to 26 Apr 2022 intake.
  • Prospectus students may fly to Australia at any time once their visa is granted. PCBT runs some courses online temporarily.

PCBT assure you that we are working tirelessly to keep you informed of all changes to the State Government’s border arrangements.

If you have any questions, please contact SSO@PCBT.WA.EDU.AU

Sincerely
PCBT Management
First Updated 31 January 2022 (Updated 1 Feb 2022)

References:

 

Updated 27 Jan 2022

International students allowed to enter Western Australia

Dear PCBT Students,
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Please be informed that based on the new announcement (25/1/2022) by the Government of Western Australia, you are allowed to enter WA/Perth to study face to face at PCBT subject to the following conditions:
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Apply for a G2G Now ( https://www.g2gpass.com.au/ ) and make sure :
  • you are Fully Vaccinated (2 doses)
  • you have Negative PCR test before traveling to WA.
  • you will have Negative PCR test on the 12th day of your self quarantine when in Perth
  • you will self quarantine at a suitable premises in Perth for 14 days.
  • and you have been in Australia for 14 days before travelling to Perth.
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Be reminded the document states that returning international students are allowed to come into Australia and cross into WA from other states if they are fully vaccinated and agree to self-quarantine for 14 days. This means, enrolled students who are interstate and have been in Australia for at least 14 days are eligible to travel to WA ONLY and must self quarantine for a 14-day at a suitable premises in Perth.

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Those who are already in Australia, apply for a G2G Pass now and fly to Perth once G2G is approved. All relevant information will be emailed to those students by our student support officers.
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If currently overseas and visa granted, you may have a choice of study online or fly to Australian eastern states first then travel to Perth or defer your course to 26 April 2022.
Please advise sso@pcbt.wa.edu.au what you prefer.
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We will update all students if more information is provided from the WA Government so please ensure you monitor your email account.

We look forward to seeing you on campus in 2022.

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Sincerely
PCBT Management
First announced 27 Jan 2022

Updated 24/1/2022:

New hard border and approved travellers

A new hard border will be introduced under the plan to allow for safe, compassionate travel into WA and the return of legitimate Western Australians.

The updated plan means the full border opening will be delayed given the full impacts of Omicron in Australia are still unknown, with peak infections not yet reached in jurisdictions with widespread transmission.

Based on the latest health advice, WA’s Safe Transition Plan has been updated with a new hard border from Saturday 5 February, 2022, in response to serious concerns around the impacts of the Omicron variant.
PCBT Students,
Please be informed that this new announcement (20/1/2022) by the Government of Western Australia means you are not allowed to enter WA/Perth to study face to face at PCBT until further notice being given by the Government. 
Those who are already in Australia may commence their studies through online option at PCBT. All relevant information will be emailed to those students by our student support officers.
If currently overseas and visa granted, you may have a choice of online or deferment to 26 April 2022. Please advise sso@pcbt.wa.edu.au what you prefer.
Sincerely
Ryan Rahimi, Admissions Manager
24 January 2022

Update 13 Dec 2021

The Western Australian Government has just announced 5 February 2022 as the State’s official border reopening date to international and interstate travellers!

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WA is one of the safest places in the world! 
WA border is opening on 5 February 2022.
Fully vaccinated international students from offshore Australia and other Australian states will be able to travel to Western Australia from 5 February 2022, provided they meet the State’s entry requirements.
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Interstate arrivals will be required to:
  • be double dose vaccinated (for eligible people)
  • return a negative PCR test 72 hours before departure
  • undertake a test on arrival in WA (to be phased out, pending a review)
International arrivals will be required to:
  • be double dose vaccinated (for eligible people)
  • return a negative PCR test 72 hours before departure
  • undertake a test on arrival (to be phased out, pending a review)
To prepare for their return to WA, international students should:
WA Premier Mark McGowan:
“”Our strong economy and rising vaccination rates mean our State is in an enviable position, and our message to the world is clear:
Western Australia is one of the safest places in the world, and full of opportunity for everyone.””

What’s next?

PCBT students with visa granted (Enrolled):

If your CoEs commencing Jan or Feb 2022, contact your travel agent / book a ticket for your travel arrangements to PCBT Perth campus from 7 Feb 2022 or later. We are waiting for you!
From 15 December 2021, fully vaccinated student visa holders can travel to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption.
Upon arrival in Australia, your entry into a specific State will be dependent on its border arrangements. Please note that Western Australia’s border will not be lifted any earlier than Saturday 5 February 2022.
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PCBT future students

Apply now and get ready to come to Western Australia to start your studies in semester 1 (7 Feb 2022) or later (April, July, Oct 2022) if preferred.
  • Select your preferred course/s (fees and intakes)
  • Note: Minimum deposit to get enrolled at PCBT is currently:
    • AU$2,000 for Offshore Assessment level 1 and 2 nationalities.
    • AU$2,000 for all nationalities currently in Australia (Onshore applicants).
    • First 6-month fees for Offshore Assessment level 3 nationalities. See list of AL3 nationals on https://pcbt.wa.edu.au/special-admission-requirements/
  • Apply directly to PCBT or visit your agent.
  • Get enrolled at PCBT (Receive eCoEs)
  • Apply for your student visa.

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Those applicants with Offer in hand (offered a place at PCBT):

If you have been offered a place at PCBT and you have not proceeded to accept it and paid deposit, ask me ( admissions@pcbt.wa.edu.au ) to reissue a new offer letter. However, all offers with the expiry date fallen between 9/12/2021 – 16/12/2021 are still valid offers and can proceed with making deposit and the rest of documents (if any).

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Sincerely
Ryan Rahimi
Marketing and Admissions Manager
marketing@pcbt.wa.edu.au
Perth College of Business & Technology (PCBT)
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References and history:

Previous announcements by Federal and WA: https://pcbt.wa.edu.au/2021/11/05/wa-border-opening-plan-revealed-5-11-2021/

https://www.wa.gov.au/

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