Trans-Tasman bubble by July?

Trans-Tasman bubble by July?
Pattrick Smellie
The Australian government has announced a path to near-normal life across the Ditch that could see the trans-Tasman travel bubble in operation as early as July.Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a three-phase approach to returning the Australian economy to as near to normal as possible, with July in prospect for the so-called 'stage three' move, although each state and territory will be allowed to move at their own pace.The Australian Broadcasting Corp news service is reporting that "this is the stage at which a 'trans-Tas...

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