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NRL, AFL push ahead despite PM's new rules

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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has given the green light for an early return to the NRL season on May 28, despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison releasing new rules and handballing a final decision to the states.

Despite Mr Morrison bringing forward the decision to ease broader community restrictions to next Friday, he said the resumption of elite sport would have to comply with a set of national principles released on Friday.

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Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
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