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Coronavirus Australia live news: Victoria records 222 cases and 17 deaths, Daniel Andrews says getting tested for COVID-19 ‘as important as following the rules’ – ABC News
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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