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Federal politicians ordered into five-day coronavirus quarantine in Canberra after jetting in from Perth
The first federal parliamentary sitting days have been thrown into confusion by the new case of coronavirus in Perth, with West Australian politicians arriving in Canberra instructed to immediately quarantine and get tested.
Key points:
- WA politicians were already in the air heading to Canberra when the new COVID-19 case in Perth was announced
- ACT Health has confirmed all passengers on the flight will be subject to the same five-day quarantine
- The Government’s whip expects Parliament to go ahead
Parliament is scheduled to get underway for the year on Tuesday, after the Prime Minister delivers a speech at the National Press Club on Monday unveiling a $1.9 billion investment in the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine.
By the time WA Premier…
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