Future covid outbreaks keep trans-Tasman bubble deflated

Future covid outbreaks keep trans-Tasman bubble deflated
"The Australian government’s position has shifted around a bit," Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said.
Rebecca Howard
National party leader Judith Collins wants a trans-Tasman travel bubble but Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said Australia’s position has shifted around, and that needs to be worked through.He said the critical issue is certainty in the event of outbreaks on either side of the Tasman.“It’s clear that the response framework we were originally discussing with them is something they would no longer use,” he said.“The Australian government’s position has shifted around a bit,” he added.Among other...

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