Taylor Swift has been spotted leaving an Italian restaurant in her first public outing since arriving in Australia for the sold-out Eras Tour.
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The superstar and her supporting act Sabrina Carpenter visited Pellegrino 2000 in Surry Hills, Sydney about 7pm on Tuesday, February 20, before leaving in a getaway car hours later.
Fans crowded the footpath for a glimpse of the record-setting performer and welcomed her Down Under as she made a swift departure.
The video shows Swift walking past a garden bed cordoned off due to the NSW asbestos mulch crisis.
Last week, the NSW environment minister assured fans that initial tests of mulch around Accor Stadium did not detect asbestos, so the Eras Tour concerts will go ahead.
"We are testing samples but, regardless, we can remove the mulch and remediate before Taylor Swift takes to the stage in the Harbour City," Minister Penny Sharpe said.
It's not just Swift heading out, Melbourne saw a boost in spending of $174 million, according to NAB data released on Tuesday.
Restaurants in Melbourne doubled their usual take during her weekend of Melbourne performances, with an estimated $86 million spent on accommodation, hospitality and tourism.
Swift will perform four shows in Sydney from February 23 to 26 before leaving the country for the Singapore leg of her tour.
Speaking to morning radio on Wednesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will attending the tour on Friday night.
"Everyone's got time for Tay Tay," Mr Albanese said.
When asked where he will be sitting the he said he had "no idea".