The decision left 9,000 Australians stranded in India until at least May 15 - the earliest date the flight ban will end. But travellers are able to get around the ban by transiting through the Qatar capital of Doha. Australian cricketers Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa used the loophole to flee India and arrived in Melbourne on Thursday night. Travellers departing India can get around Australia's ban by transiting through the Qatar capital of Doha. Pictured are international travellers reuniting with loved ones at Sydney AirportFormer Labor federal treasurer Wayne Swan has slammed the federal government for not closing the loophole.

Source: The Nation April 29, 2021 22:52 UTC