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Victoria scales back troop request, saying ADF won’t undertake security work in revamped hotel quarantine program
The Victorian Government says Australian Defence Force members will not be taking part in any security work or floor monitoring in the state’s revamped hotel quarantine program, which is set to resume next week.
Key points:
- Victoria has scaled back its request for ADF members in its renewed hotel quarantine program
- The state says it’s been told ADF members wouldn’t perform security work or floor monitoring roles
- Returning travellers are expected to be asked $3k per adult and $1k for each additional adult in a hotel room
A Government spokesperson said more than 100 ADF members had started arriving in Melbourne today and would be ready to start training tomorrow ahead of the resumption of international arrivals to Melbourne on Monday.
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