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Travellers landing in Melbourne from Hong Kong under the Albanese government’s new pre-departure COVID-19 testing regime have reported a smooth process, but some questioned whether the new rules were needed.
The Victorian premier must be sure not to derail Labor’s campaign for an election win in NSW as he pushes for federal funding to fight the healthcare crisis in his state.
Up to $2 billion will be spent expanding Australia’s missile capabilities, including on long-range rockets that have played a crucial role in the Ukraine war.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the Medicare system is broken and more free GPs are needed to stop patients clogging emergency departments.
Leading public health experts said the urgent new restrictions were “not science-based” but “political” as variants could come from anywhere.