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Fresh spike a blow for Andrews and Canberra
The federal government is trying to avoid public criticism of Victoria's surprise decision to reverse the scheduled easing of restrictions Monday.
Jennifer HewettColumnistThe mass Black Lives Matter protests of two weeks ago look to have had only a modest direct impact on the community spread of COVID-19. But they certainly had a big psychological impact, with more people resenting restrictions still imposed on others – and particularly strictly enforced in Victoria.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was supposed to ease coronavirus restrictions this week, but a spike in infections has raised fresh doubts about his government's response. Darrian Trainor
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