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Mark McGowan ordered to leave WA to attend Clive Palmer defamation trial in person
2 years, 11 months ago

Mark McGowan ordered to leave WA to attend Clive Palmer defamation trial in person

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West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has been ordered to leave the state next month to appear in a Sydney court where billionaire Clive Palmer is suing him for defamation. Key points: Clive Palmer is suing Mark McGowan for defamation Mr McGowan had hoped to appear in court via video link But he has been ordered to leave WA and attend …

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Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel
3 years, 2 months ago

Western Australia assesses Queensland as 'very low' COVID-19 risk, meaning quarantine-free travel

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Western Australia's border restrictions for those travelling from Queensland will ease on Wednesday, after a COVID-19 scare delayed plans for quarantine-free travel to resume last week. Key points: Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction Queensland is becoming the fourth "very low risk" jurisdiction South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory are already on the list South Australia, …

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Gold Coast COVID case sees WA dump plans to relax border with Queensland
3 years, 2 months ago

Gold Coast COVID case sees WA dump plans to relax border with Queensland

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Western Australia's border with Queensland will not be relaxed tomorrow as previously announced, after a new COVID-19 case was detected in Queensland. But after Queensland recorded a new COVID-19 case on Thursday, the WA government said the state would remain as "low risk" for now, meaning quarantine would still be required. "It appears the case in Queensland has authorities very …

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India travel ban proposed after coronavirus cases in Perth hotel quarantine prompts concern
3 years, 8 months ago

India travel ban proposed after coronavirus cases in Perth hotel quarantine prompts concern

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Members of the Indian community want Australia to continue accepting arrivals from India on compassionate grounds even if Premier Mark McGowan's suggestion of a travel ban from the country is adopted. Key points: Two-fifths of recent COVID-19 cases in WA quarantine travelled from India Two-fifths of recent COVID-19 cases in WA quarantine travelled from India The WA Premier will raise …

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Tourism operators fear loss of Queensland tourists at Easter as Mark McGowan defends WA hard border
3 years, 9 months ago

Tourism operators fear loss of Queensland tourists at Easter as Mark McGowan defends WA hard border

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As soon as Western Australia re-imposed a COVID-19 hard border with Queensland, the phones started ringing off the hook at the Kununurra Country Club Resort. Key points: East Kimberley businesses expect to lose thousands in revenue Mark McGowan says not closing the border could be "catastrophic" He has not ruled out mandatory vaccination for frontline WA workers "We've probably had …

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Police presence at WA coronavirus quarantine hotels boosted as man fined $13,000 for breaches
4 years ago

Police presence at WA coronavirus quarantine hotels boosted as man fined $13,000 for breaches

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WA's Acting Premier has issued more reassurances over the state's hotel quarantine system, as details emerged of another traveller who breached coronavirus restrictions in Perth. Key points: More police will be stationed at quarantine hotels in Perth More police will be stationed at quarantine hotels in Perth But Health Minister Roger Cook says WA is in a "good situation" But …

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Health expert calls for WA hotel coronavirus quarantine overhaul after Jenny D'Ubios breach
4 years ago

Health expert calls for WA hotel coronavirus quarantine overhaul after Jenny D'Ubios breach

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One of Australia's leading mental health experts has called for Western Australia's hotel quarantine system to be overhauled amid growing concerns over the impact on people's wellbeing. Key points: Professor McGorry says regional quarantine may be better for mental health Professor McGorry says regional quarantine may be better for mental health It may also pose a lower risk of significant …

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Warning over WA coronavirus hotel quarantine 'time bomb' as staff say rules repeatedly broken
4 years, 5 months ago

Warning over WA coronavirus hotel quarantine 'time bomb' as staff say rules repeatedly broken

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Serious concerns have emerged about Western Australia's handling of interstate and international arrivals, with repeated rule breaches and fears of an over-reliance on private security contractors within the state's hotel quarantine system. Key points: Staff in WA's quarantine hotels say rule breaches are occurring regularly Staff in WA's quarantine hotels say rule breaches are occurring regularly Doctors say the reliance …

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