*Australia to allow fully vaccinated eligible visa holders from December 1 *

Fully vaccinated eligible visa holders can come to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption from December 1.

The move opens the door for tourists, backpackers, skilled migrants and international students to fly in for summer.

Japanese and Korean citizens who have been double-jabbed can also visit Australia from the same date without needing to quarantine.

Australia's largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, opened their borders to international travellers from November 1, although the easing of entry rules only benefited returning citizens and permanent residents.