Movement in and out of remote areas across the Northern Territory is now off-limits to the vast majority of travellers. Key points: The restrictions prevent people moving in and out of remote Territory zones, with limited exceptions They come as several remote communities grapple with COVID-19 outbreaks Indigenous groups have welcomed the move, but one leader has questioned its effectiveness …
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has introduced strict biosecurity zones preventing travel to and from dozens of remote communities in the Northern Territory amid escalating COVID-19 cases. The biosecurity zones were requested by the NT government, and are supported by Land Councils, the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance of the Northern Territory and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, the …