England’s Ashes Test against Australia in Melbourne and next year’s Australian Open tennis tournament will welcome full crowds after Covid-19 restrictions were eased in the state of Victoria.
State Premier Dan Andrews said there would no longer be limits on gatherings at major sporting events.
The five-Test Ashes series starts on December 8 at the Gabba in Brisbane, which at the moment can be 75% full.
Tennis’ first Grand Slam is due to begin on January 17 at Melbourne Park.