Qld: Trans-Tasman travel cost cuts look set to take off

AAP General News (Australia)
08-04-2009
Qld: Trans-Tasman travel cost cuts look set to take off

Flights between Australia and New Zealand could be cut by about 30 per cent .. with
the two countries fleshing out a new travel agreement.

Australian and New Zealand customs last year reached an initial agreement to streamline
travel .. and New Zealand Prime Minister JOHN KEY says a formal agreement will be announced
in a few weeks.

The plan would create a common border and allow trans-Tasman travellers to avoid customs
and immigration.

Mr KEY says any new rules would not affect quarantine or biosecurity.

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KEYWORD: CUSTOMS (BRISBANE)

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