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Victoria’s state-of-emergency powers extended for six months – The Age
The state government has won a six-month extension of its powers to declare the coronavirus pandemic an ongoing state of emergency, following a marathon debate overnight.
She also denied suggestions the bill would give additional powers to the Chief Health Officer or the government.
“This is the most important bill … in the 21 years I have been in the Victorian Parliament. We have an ongoing public health emergency,” she said.
Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos was heckled throughout her speech.Credit:James Ross
“The case numbers are trending down but we know there is still some way to go.
“This is about extending the time to exercise the current power…
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