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Simon Birmingham says he’s disappointed WA and Tasmania have extended their border closures, saying there’s no reason why states shouldn’t open their borders to others without community transmission of COVID-19.

Federal Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham says he is disappointed WA and Tasmania have extended their border closures, saying there is no reason why states shouldn’t open their borders to others without community transmission of COVID-19.
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