So this logic makes no sense........ but WA now saying its
NSW's fault that WA isn't open to VIC yet - because VIC has an open border with NSW and NSW has not met WA's requirement of 28 days no cases....that makes no sense at all!
TAS has had an open border with NSW for weeks now, as well as WA
ACT has had an open border with NSW for weeks now, as well as WA...... the list goes on...
and.... QLD opens to NSW tomorrow and has an open border with WA - what are they going to do? Shut to us as well??
Ridiculous.
I still think with all this dithering around WA will shortly announce an opening to VIC because this time, the WA CHO has already come out and said the border should be removed immedietly, so the WA government cannot hide behind "medical advice" anymore...
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'We'll remain cautious, careful': McGowan hints at WA - Victoria border announcement this week
Premier Mark McGowan has delayed a decision to open WA to quarantine-free travel from Melbourne because of the risk posed by the open border between Victoria and New South Wales.
People separated by interstate borders are eagerly awaiting an announcement in time of Christmas after Melbourne – by definition – eliminated the virus with more than 28 days without community transmission of COVID-19.
Mr McGowan said he will make an announcement within days on the controlled border between WA and Victoria.
“We just want to make sure we’re completely sure that it’s the right time to change the border arrangement before we do so.”
West Australians and Victorians hoping to travel between the states had been expecting an announcement about the borders on Friday but were left disappointed, with Mr McGowan deferring it to the “coming week”.
“Advice has always been after the 28-day period you can make a decision. New South Wales is not at 28 days yet and they have an open border with Victoria.
Premier Mark McGowan stays reluctant to open WA to quarantine-free travel from Melbourne because of the risk posed by the open border between Victoria and New South Wales.
www.watoday.com.au