Australians furious at government after spending up to $50,000 in vain to get home

An inquiry has heard stories of Australians spending up to $50,000 in failed attempts to get home during the pandemic, with the Morrison Government citing hotel quarantine limits as the key reason for delays.

Stranded and struggling - Queenslanders trapped abroad

Gold Coast nurse Kate Kitto says she is stuck in a hotel room in Lima with no idea when she might be able to find a very expensive seat on a flight home to Australia.

Aussies stranded

Australians furious at government after spending up to $50,000 in vain to get home

Stranded and struggling - Queenslanders trapped abroad