Australia's state premiers are given a deadline for when they MUST open up borders
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia's state premiers are given a deadline for when they MUST open up borders

Daily Mail  

The Scott Morrison government has given an extraordinary ultimatum to rogue premiers telling them they 'must reopen' state borders by Christmas when vaccination rates hit 80 per cent. The Scott Morrison government has given an extraordinary ultimatum to rouge premiers telling them they must reopen state borders by Christmas when vaccination rates reach 80 per cent Australian Defence Force personnel and Queensland Police process commuters crossing the Queensland-New South Wales state border at Coolangatta on August 25 after a series of furious protests Poll SHOULD ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES OPEN THEIR BORDERS WHEN 80% ARE DOUBLE JABBED? Pharmacist Christine Kelly administers a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to Megan English at Taronga Zoo on Wednesday, with Sydneysiders rolling up their sleeves to end lockdowns Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Wednesday said if premier's if they don't open up 'Australians will suffer' and the economy will falter 'There should be no expectation that the Federal economic support that we are providing right now can continue that way,' he told Sunrise on Monday. A member of the police force inspects cars at a Border Check Point on Indian Ocean Drive, north of Perth, as Mark McGowan stands firm on his refusal to open his state borders A fired up premier McGowan also hit back at the his NSW counterpart's comments calling the state 'incompetent and a 'basket case' as it continues to rack up over 1000 cases of Covid cases each day Ms Palaszczuk has introduced a hard border with NSW, not even allowing Queensland residents to return home for fear of spiralling Covid cases. Premier Palaszczuk has introduced a hard border with NSW and indicated it will remain closed until Ms Berejiklian can get the number of Covid cases under control Queensland Police stop trucks at the Queensland border on August 25, 2021 in Coolangatta, Australia Mr McGowan added that WA has been 'carrying the national economy' because its resource rich mining sector has remained protected from the Delta strain.

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Australia reopens borders to tourists after two-year ‘fortress’ level travel ban
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia reopens borders to tourists after two-year ‘fortress’ level travel ban

Live Mint  

Amid decline in Covid-19 cases as the third wave of coronavirus pandemic recedes, Australia reopened its borders to vaccinated tourists on Monday. The country earned the nickname “Fortress Australia” following announcing its decision on travel ban, which not only imposed a strict cap on international arrivals but also barred citizens from going overseas. Known for its strict regulations, Australia had …

'Fortress Australia' to welcome tourists for first time under Covid
3 years, 1 month ago

'Fortress Australia' to welcome tourists for first time under Covid

India Today  

Australia will welcome international tourists on Monday after nearly two years of sealing its borders, relying on high Covid-19 vaccination rates to live with the pandemic as infections decline. Australia's opening to tourists is the clearest example yet of the government's shift from a strict zero-Covid approach to living with the virus and vaccinating the public to minimise deaths and …

Australia to reopen borders to tourists on February 21
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia to reopen borders to tourists on February 21

The Hindu  

Australia will reopen its borders to tourists from February 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Monday, ending some of the world’s strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions. “It’s almost two years since we took the decision to close the borders to Australia,” Mr. Morrison said, announcing borders will reopen to all visa holders “on the 21st of February of …

Australia to FINALLY reopen to tourists on February 21, says Scott Morrison
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia to FINALLY reopen to tourists on February 21, says Scott Morrison

Daily Mail  

Australia's borders will finally open to international tourists on February 21 after almost two years of closure to keep out Covid-19. Pictured: A traveller at Sydney Airport Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic was sent home after he entered Australia without being fully vaccinated, meaning he could not play in the Australian Open Mr Morrison said the decision was taken because …

Australia to open borders to vaccinated tourists on February 21
3 years, 1 month ago

Australia to open borders to vaccinated tourists on February 21

Al Jazeera  

Australia to welcome international travellers back nearly two years after closing its borders. Australia will reopen its borders to fully vaccinated tourists from February 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced, ending some of the world’s strictest and longest-running pandemic travel restrictions. “It’s almost two years since we took the decision to close the borders to Australia,” Morrison said during …

WA's COVID-19 border will stay shut indefinitely. What now, and when might the state reopen?
3 years, 2 months ago

WA's COVID-19 border will stay shut indefinitely. What now, and when might the state reopen?

ABC  

Two years into the pandemic, Western Australia once again has been left indefinitely closed off to the rest of the world. Late last year, WA Premier Mark McGowan announced a February 5 reopening to interstate and international travellers, describing that date at the time as "locked in". But in an extraordinary evening press conference barely two weeks from that date, …

Mark McGowan announces delay to WA border opening amid fears Omicron will 'cripple' state
3 years, 2 months ago

Mark McGowan announces delay to WA border opening amid fears Omicron will 'cripple' state

ABC  

The planned reopening of Western Australia's border to the rest of the world on February 5 will be delayed indefinitely, Premier Mark McGowan has announced. Key points: WA's reopening to the rest of the country has been delayed indefinitely WA's reopening to the rest of the country has been delayed indefinitely Relaxed travel exemptions will take effect on February 5 …

A great COVID-19 divide is widening in Western Australia as the state edges towards its reopening date
3 years, 2 months ago

A great COVID-19 divide is widening in Western Australia as the state edges towards its reopening date

ABC  

Two West Australian epidemiologists are calling for the state's border opening to be delayed to avoid a potential health "catastrophe" but, in a clear divide, key sectors of the economy warn any delay would be disastrous for jobs and businesses. Key points: The emergence of Omicron has split opinion over Western Australia's February 5 reopening There is concern about the …

Western Australia's COVID-19 border set to fall, but don't look for approval to enter the state just yet
3 years, 2 months ago

Western Australia's COVID-19 border set to fall, but don't look for approval to enter the state just yet

ABC  

Travellers hoping to lock in plans to head to Western Australia when the state's borders reopen on February 5 are being blocked by the government's approval system. Key points: The G2G approval system is set to continue when borders reopen The G2G approval system is set to continue when borders reopen However, travellers applying to enter Western Australia after the …

As Omicron surges and COVID records fall, will we have to close borders again and increase restrictions?
3 years, 3 months ago

As Omicron surges and COVID records fall, will we have to close borders again and increase restrictions?

ABC  

Australia is on the brink of an identity crisis as our highly vaccinated, low-COVID nation faces its most significant confrontation yet with SARS-CoV-2. For Deakin University's chair of epidemiology, Professor Catherine Bennett, the wisdom of open borders has a straightforward answer: "If not now, when?" The decision to open borders in February all but guarantees months without COVID are drawing …

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?
3 years, 3 months ago

South Australia opened its borders to COVID-19. So, what have we learned?

ABC  

South Australia this week went where no other state — possibly no other jurisdiction — has gone before. Key points: SA opened its borders to NSW, ACT and Victoria last Tuesday As of Saturday, 10 positive cases had been recorded in interstate travellers Close contacts of positive cases still need to quarantine After enjoying months without a single case of …

Renewed calls to delay NT border reopening until Indigenous vaccination rates increase
3 years, 3 months ago

Renewed calls to delay NT border reopening until Indigenous vaccination rates increase

ABC  

Low vaccination rates in some Indigenous communities mean that while Australia is opening up, remote communities are at serious risk, according to health experts. Key points: Elective surgery has been delayed, with the NT hospital system already overstretched Vaccination rates remain low in many communities as health services go door to door Aboriginal health organisations want the border reopening plan …

SA on track to open next week, despite several areas with low vaccination rates
3 years, 4 months ago

SA on track to open next week, despite several areas with low vaccination rates

ABC  

South Australia is on track to open its borders from next week, despite low vaccination rates in several communities, the state's health chief says. Key points: Regional communities and areas north of Adelaide are lagging in vaccinations South Australia's Chief Public Health officer says she is worried about those areas ahead of the state border reopening She says authorities will …

Have COVID-19 border closure policies affected your life in Australia? We'd like to hear from you
3 years, 4 months ago

Have COVID-19 border closure policies affected your life in Australia? We'd like to hear from you

ABC  

Were you stranded overseas after the federal government closed Australia's borders? Or perhaps as a new Australian, you found yourself stranded from family back home here within the nation's borders? Many families have been stranded from one another since the pandemic began Photo shows A young Korean male and female smiling on a train. But he's never been able to …

Mark McGowan announces plan for Western Australia to reopen border at 90 per cent COVID-19 vaccination rate
3 years, 4 months ago

Mark McGowan announces plan for Western Australia to reopen border at 90 per cent COVID-19 vaccination rate

ABC  

Premier Mark McGowan says Western Australia will open up its borders when 90 per cent of the state's population aged above 12 years old is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Key points: WA will reopen its border when the vaccination rate reaches 90 per cent That could be achieved in late January or early February A specific date will be set …

WA may enforce hard border with all states and territories that ease restrictions for Christmas
3 years, 4 months ago

WA may enforce hard border with all states and territories that ease restrictions for Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier says Western Australia may close its border to jurisdictions that are planning to ease border restrictions in time for Christmas. Key points: Mark McGowan is worried about community spread in states with open borders Mark McGowan is worried about community spread in states with open borders WA will not open up until the vaccination rate is at …

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas
3 years, 5 months ago

WA will not ease COVID-19 hard border with NSW and Victoria prior to Christmas

ABC  

The WA Premier has again ruled out opening the border to higher risk states in time for Christmas, while announcing travellers from Queensland will no longer need to quarantine from this Friday. Key points: WA will not open to NSW and Victoria in time for Christmas But Queensland will be reclassified as very low risk from Friday It means travellers …

The desperate families left out of Australia's international border reopening plan
3 years, 5 months ago

The desperate families left out of Australia's international border reopening plan

ABC  

Sydney FC academy coach Mizuki Ito hasn't seen his wife of almost two years since the morning after their wedding. Last week the Federal Government announced plans to start reopening Australia's international borders from next month, a much-anticipated announcement that will allow Australian residents to travel freely overseas again. "Everyone's like, 'Oh don't worry, we're almost out of the woods', …

Queensland cannot stay slammed shut forever because of COVID-19, so when will authorities reopen the borders to all states?
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland cannot stay slammed shut forever because of COVID-19, so when will authorities reopen the borders to all states?

ABC  

When it comes to COVID-19, the Queensland government is like the proverbial little Dutch boy with his finger plugging the leaking dyke. Authorities have ramped up their language this week — warning "time is up" and communities with low vaccination rates need to decide whether they want their towns to be "ground zero". Queensland communities with low vaccination rates need …

Queensland could make decision on opening borders after next COVID-19 National Cabinet meeting in November
3 years, 5 months ago

Queensland could make decision on opening borders after next COVID-19 National Cabinet meeting in November

ABC  

Queensland could make a call on opening its borders to New South Wales, the ACT and Victoria after the next National Cabinet meeting next month, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says. Key points: The Premier said she was hoping to be in a position to make the call on borders after the National Cabinet meeting on November 5 Authorities are monitoring the …

Australia to reopen international border in November
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia to reopen international border in November

India TV News  

Australia's international border will reopen in November after being closed for 18 months amid the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday. According to Morrison, international travel to and from Australia will resume as states and territories approach 80 perc ent of the adult population fully vaccinated against Covid-19, reports Xinhua news agency. "To maximize the number of …

Australian PM announces reopening of international travel, easing border restrictions
3 years, 5 months ago

Australian PM announces reopening of international travel, easing border restrictions

Deccan Chronicle  

Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday announced the reopening of international travel and easing of border restrictions. Morrison said that the international border will reopen next month for states that have reached 80 per cent vaccination rates, starting with New South Wales, reported ABC News. Travellers must be fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine to home quarantine, unless …

Australia reveals plan to reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia reveals plan to reopen international borders to fully vaccinated citizens

CNN  

CNN — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday, October 1 announced plans to reopen the country’s borders to fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents, moving from a strict zero-Covid strategy to a model of living with the virus. Morrison also said that with 55% of the country now fully vaccinated and first dose rates approaching 80%, the government “has …

International travel is set to resume but things won't be the same as before — here's what we know about home quarantine and more
3 years, 5 months ago

International travel is set to resume but things won't be the same as before — here's what we know about home quarantine and more

ABC  

Australia's border has been almost entirely sealed for 18 months, but today it became clearer the end is in sight and changes are afoot for international travel next month. For vaccinated people, a fortnight of hotel quarantine will be out and a shorter stretch of home quarantine will be in, while Australia's getting ready to welcome international guests by recognising …

Australia plans to reopen international borders by Christmas, but detail is light on
3 years, 5 months ago

Australia plans to reopen international borders by Christmas, but detail is light on

ABC  

International travel is high on the agenda for many Australians, but there is a lot we do not know about how it will work, prompting calls from passengers and the aviation industry for clarity from the federal government. Key points: The aviation industry wants answers about how and when Australia's international borders will be reopened Experts say the national plan …

WA Budget suggests hard border likely to remain for some time as Mark McGowan doubles down
3 years, 6 months ago

WA Budget suggests hard border likely to remain for some time as Mark McGowan doubles down

ABC  

Officially, Mark McGowan's budget does not offer much insight into the future of the state's tough border controls. "Crushing the virus as quickly as possible is the best way to protect Western Australians and keep our economy strong," Mr McGowan said, merely seconds into his budget speech. Yesterday, the Prime Minister said Mr McGowan was "underselling Western Australians" and WA's …

NSW has a plan to reopen after COVID lockdown, but will Australia's economy bounce back this time?
3 years, 6 months ago

NSW has a plan to reopen after COVID lockdown, but will Australia's economy bounce back this time?

ABC  

The New South Wales government has now outlined its plan to reopen most sectors of the economy to vaccinated people, probably as early as mid-October. "For the first time Australia will experience 'living with COVID'," Commonwealth Bank economist Gareth Aird wrote recently. "Some observers might argue that other countries, for example the UK and US, have had strong bounce backs …

Coronavirus Australia: WA premier Mark McGowan says border could stay closed until April 2022
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Australia: WA premier Mark McGowan says border could stay closed until April 2022

Daily Mail  

Hardline premier Mark McGowan has confirmed Western Australia will likely remain closed off from the rest of the country for up to another seven months. WA Premier Mark McGowan said his state won't open the border until likely April next year - and only if 80-90 per cent of the state are fully-vaccinated Western Australia faces being cut off from …

Australia has a COVID opening plan, but the states are now more divided. Here's where it stands
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia has a COVID opening plan, but the states are now more divided. Here's where it stands

ABC  

Controlling borders has been a feature of Australia’s COVID-19 strategy since the very beginning of the pandemic. Phase B of the federal government’s plan will include an aim to end lockdowns and open borders to more returning travellers when double vaccination rates hit 70 per cent. It cannot be in the hundreds because it won’t be in the hundreds for …

With no more COVID zero, we've hit a new stage. But the states are more fractured than ever
3 years, 6 months ago

With no more COVID zero, we've hit a new stage. But the states are more fractured than ever

ABC  

In the Orwellian world of the pandemic, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews's raising of the white flag on "COVID zero" was greeted positively by the Morrison government and with relief by many among the public who are at the end of their tether. "Living with COVID is a reality — it's not an option," Berejiklian said on Thursday, sending the blunt …

Scott Morrison's COVID lockdown exit plan has a big stumbling block — the two halves of Australia
3 years, 6 months ago

Scott Morrison's COVID lockdown exit plan has a big stumbling block — the two halves of Australia

ABC  

After being pummelled for months over the vaccine "stroll-out" and wearing at least some of the blame for never-ending lockdowns, it's understandable the Prime Minister has grabbed a torch from the Doherty Institute to lead the nation "out of the cave". It's the course of ending lockdowns once vaccination targets are met, reopening state borders and "living with" the Delta …

Australia COVID-19 panel backs reopening plans amid Delta surge
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia COVID-19 panel backs reopening plans amid Delta surge

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says ‘forever’ lockdowns will do more harm than good to the country, even as he acknowledges concern about infections. Australia can proceed with its reopening plans when the country reaches 70 to 80 percent vaccination levels, the government’s pandemic modelling adviser said, even as some states hinted they may not ease border curbs if Sydney fails …

Here's everything we know about Australia's four-phase plan out of the COVID pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

Here's everything we know about Australia's four-phase plan out of the COVID pandemic

ABC  

National Cabinet has agreed to new vaccination targets, which will dictate the easing of restrictions and the reopening of the nation's economy. This includes much of what we're already used to, such as: Accelerating vaccine rates, including implementing a national vaccination plan Accelerating vaccine rates, including implementing a national vaccination plan Closing international borders to keep COVID-19 out Closing international …

How National Cabinet wants to ditch lockdowns and open borders as COVID vaccination rates rise
3 years, 8 months ago

How National Cabinet wants to ditch lockdowns and open borders as COVID vaccination rates rise

ABC  

National Cabinet has agreed to a four-stage plan that would see Australia transform into a vaccinated nation that manages COVID-19 with few restrictions. But there are some changes afoot, including: Slashing the number of arrivals allowed into Australia by 50 per cent to 3,085 per week Increasing Commonwealth-facilitated flights to Australia Experimenting with alternative forms of quarantine like seven-day home …

Virgin CEO Jayne Hrdlicka warns Australia 'can't keep COVID out forever' and needs to consider plan to reopen borders
3 years, 10 months ago

Virgin CEO Jayne Hrdlicka warns Australia 'can't keep COVID out forever' and needs to consider plan to reopen borders

ABC  

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka says Australia cannot keep its borders shut indefinitely despite the risk of COVID-19. Key points: Virgin Australia says the country should not pursue elimination of COVID-19 Virgin Australia says the country should not pursue elimination of COVID-19 Labor says Australians need to feel safe before borders reopen Labor says Australians need to feel safe before …

The Budget lacks a comprehensive roadmap for reopening Australia's borders — and economy
3 years, 10 months ago

The Budget lacks a comprehensive roadmap for reopening Australia's borders — and economy

ABC  

Josh Frydenberg's third budget speech had barely been delivered in the House of Representatives on Tuesday night when the focus of the budget coverage seemed to become overwhelmed by the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and what it meant for when borders would open and the economic outlook. An economic 'gilded cage' that cannot last Aged care package aside, the third Frydenberg …

Gladys Berejiklian wants Australia's borders reopened before mid-2022 goal mentioned in the Budget
3 years, 10 months ago

Gladys Berejiklian wants Australia's borders reopened before mid-2022 goal mentioned in the Budget

Daily Mail  

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian would like to see Australia's borders re-opened before the 'disappointing' mid-2022 date outlined in the budget. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is 'more ambitious' about a return date for the resumption of international travel than the federal Budget outlined - which stated borders could reopen in mid-2022 Quokka's ticking? The international border will remain closed until at …

Federal budget 2021 suggests international borders won't reopen until mid-next year
3 years, 10 months ago

Federal budget 2021 suggests international borders won't reopen until mid-next year

ABC  

The federal budget paints a picture of an Australia closed off from the rest of the world, even after a full vaccination program is in place. Key points: The budget assumes international travel will not return fully for more than a year It is expected a "population-wide vaccination program" will be in place by the end of 2021 The assumptions …

Australia's Borders to Remain Closed Indefinitely to Prevent the Spread of Covid-19: PM
3 years, 10 months ago

Australia's Borders to Remain Closed Indefinitely to Prevent the Spread of Covid-19: PM

News 18  

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday announced that the country's borders will remain closed indefinitely for the rest of the world to protect Australians from the deadly outbreaks of Covid-19 strains. According to media reports here, Morrison said he "doesn't see an appetite" for Australia opening to the world at the moment, and that he intended to be cautious …

Australia's COVID vaccine rollout speed needs to double for borders to reopen within a year, experts warn
3 years, 10 months ago

Australia's COVID vaccine rollout speed needs to double for borders to reopen within a year, experts warn

ABC  

Australia will need to double the speed of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout in order to safely open its international border within 12 months, epidemiologists have warned. Key points: Australia has vaccinated about 1.86 million people so far The rollout has been pushed back due to concerns over the AstraZeneca vaccine One expert says it will take years to vaccinate the …

COVID-free Australia ‘in no hurry’ to open its borders
3 years, 11 months ago

COVID-free Australia ‘in no hurry’ to open its borders

Al Jazeera  

Scott Morrison says he will not put at risk Australians’ nearly coronavirus-free lifestyle. Australia is in no hurry to reopen its international borders and risk the country’s nearly coronavirus-free lifestyle, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday. The border closure, together with snap lockdowns, swift contact tracking and high community compliance with health measures, have made Australia one of the …

Queensland to open border to all of NSW next month as Sydney brings coronavirus outbreak under control
4 years, 1 month ago

Queensland to open border to all of NSW next month as Sydney brings coronavirus outbreak under control

ABC  

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the state's border with NSW will open on February 1, in a decision that the NSW Premier says has come as a relief. Key points: Queensland's Premier makes a surprise announcement to reopen its border to Greater Sydney Queensland's Premier makes a surprise announcement to reopen its border to Greater Sydney Thirty-five council areas …

NSW border opens to Victoria on November 23 after coronavirus shutdown, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says
4 years, 4 months ago

NSW border opens to Victoria on November 23 after coronavirus shutdown, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says

ABC  

The NSW Government will reopen its border with Victoria on November 23 in a move Premier Gladys Berejiklian described as a "calculated risk". Key points: There will be free movement between Victoria and NSW from midnight on November 23 There will be free movement between Victoria and NSW from midnight on November 23 NSW recorded three locally acquired coronavirus infections …

Another state will open its borders within WEEKS but with very specific conditions
4 years, 5 months ago

Another state will open its borders within WEEKS but with very specific conditions

Daily Mail  

Tasmania is set to open its borders to most states and territories within weeks but will have extremely strict conditions. The island state plans to reopen to South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland, the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory on October 26. An aerial view of the white sand at Kingston beach in Hobart, Tasmania, one of the island's many …

Tasmania to decide on coronavirus border opening to NSW travellers on October 19
4 years, 5 months ago

Tasmania to decide on coronavirus border opening to NSW travellers on October 19

ABC  

Tasmania will decide whether to open its border to travellers from New South Wales next Monday, the Premier says. Key points: Tasmania will make a decision on October 19 about whether to open the border to NSW travellers Tasmania will make a decision on October 19 about whether to open the border to NSW travellers Restrictions for travellers from Victoria …

Prime Minister Scott Morrison pressures Victoria to fast-track coronavirus roadmap
4 years, 6 months ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison pressures Victoria to fast-track coronavirus roadmap

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken aim at the Victorian Government's roadmap out of stage 4 coronavirus restrictions, saying he hopes the state will reopen more quickly than outlined. Key points: Mr Morrison described the plan as "crushing news" for Victorians Mr Morrison described the plan as "crushing news" for Victorians Victoria's roadmap out of restrictions was unveiled on Sunday …

With coronavirus border restrictions, Scott Morrison is at the whim of the states — and it's worse than we thought
4 years, 6 months ago

With coronavirus border restrictions, Scott Morrison is at the whim of the states — and it's worse than we thought

ABC  

Things have obviously been worse than we thought. The strains in the Federation, brought on primarily by tension over border closures, have long since rendered the Prime Minister's "we're all in this together" slogan redundant. On Friday, the Prime Minister emerged from a turning point National Cabinet meeting to reveal that "at times it has felt like Australia could break …

Premiers are playing hardball with coronavirus-induced hard borders ahead of National Cabinet meeting
4 years, 6 months ago

Premiers are playing hardball with coronavirus-induced hard borders ahead of National Cabinet meeting

ABC  

That old adage "never get between a premier and a bucket of money" has become 'never get between a premier and a COVID election'. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, two months from polling day, has been acting with the sort of single-minded political determination and ruthlessness that Scott Morrison might identify with in more normal circumstances. At the start of the …

Will borders be open for Christmas? Here's what states are planning after National Cabinet
4 years, 6 months ago

Will borders be open for Christmas? Here's what states are planning after National Cabinet

ABC  

State and territory leaders — with one notable exception — have agreed to develop a road map out of hard border regimes, with the view to seeing Australia reopened by Christmas. What's more, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that as most of Australia moves towards worrying about coronavirus hotspots rather than hard borders, New Zealand could be included in …

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