West Australian Premier Mark McGowan risks doing his economy more harm than good by breaking with the national plan and keeping his borders shut until 90 per cent of the state’s over 12s are vaccinated, the federal government says.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg both chided Mr McGowan over his decision to keep the state closed until late January or February next year.
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