Melbourne’s new quarantine system put to the test as first international travelers arrive | ABC News

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The first international flight to land in Melbourne since June has touched down at Melbourne Airport.

The flight, from Colombo, is one of five international flights due to land in Melbourne this morning, with three more expected in the afternoon and evening.

Passengers arriving from overseas will go straight into Victoria’s revamped hotel quarantine system.

More than 170 Australian Defence Force personnel are now involved in the scheme, temperature checking staff and helping to manage the entry and exit of travellers into hotels.

Victoria Police will be in charge of all aspects of security within quarantine hotels.

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