The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.
The Australia-China Approved Destination Status (ADS) scheme is a tourism arrangement between the Australian and Chinese governments.
The scheme allows Chinese citizens in organised groups to travel to Australia for holidays.
Businesses in the scheme who provide tour services to Chinese citizens must meet quality standards.
This Code of Business Standards and Ethics sets out the minimum standards for approved:
For more information about the scheme, you can: