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Australia Travel Curbs?

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Bill Dorman

Published August 6, 2014 at 11:08 AM HST

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According to the latest tourism figures, about 25,000 visitors came to Hawai‘i from Australia in June. While Hawai‘i remains a popular destination for Australians, some of their travel choices may soon face restrictions. HPR’s Bill Dorman explains in today’s Asia Minute.

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