Easier trans-Tasman travel expected: New Zealand PM

WELLINGTON, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- New Zealand Prime Minister JohnKey said on Monday that traveling to Australia could be nearly as easy as domestic air travel by Christmas.

Key will begin to pay a visit to Australia on Tuesday and will discuss trans-Tasman travel during his meeting with his Australian counterpart Kevin Rudd, New Zealand Television reported.

There will still be a departure tax and border security, Key said.

A single market economy and tax law would also be discussed during the meeting, he said.