Due to a relaxation of Covid-19 regulations nationwide, masks are no longer required on international flights to Australia.
Although the requirement for their use expired at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, travelers are still urged to think about wearing them for their personal security.
The chief medical officer approved the modification, according to federal health minister Mark Butler.
I urge everyone going abroad to be aware of the Covid-19 danger and to take personal actions to halt the spread and be safe, the man stated.
In accordance with previously noted rules also taking effect as of Friday, face coverings are no longer required on domestic flights.
Masks are no longer compulsory on international flights to Australia as Covid-19 rules relax across the country
The mandate ended at 12.01am on Friday but travellers are still encouraged to consider wearing them for their own safety
Isolation has been reduced to a minimum of five days for people with no symptoms.
Workers in high-risk settings like aged care, disability and home care must still isolate for seven days.
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment rules have changed to reflect the minimum isolation period for anyone applying.
It comes as Australian states and territories will from Saturday no longer provide daily case figures.
The federal government will instead issue weekly data on new cases, deaths, hospitalisations and ICU admissions.
There were 9176 new cases and 74 deaths reported across Australia on Thursday.