Scott Morrison has conceded he has no legal powers to override state leaders closing their borders for health reasons, amid growing frustration among Victorians locked out of their home state and stranded in NSW.
The Prime Minister also fended off criticisms that Australia was too slow in rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, arguing rigorous testing by health authorities was vital to ensure a safe and timely deployment to Australians.
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John Kehoe is economics editor at Parliament House, Canberra. He writes on economics, politics and business. John was Washington correspondent covering Donald Trump’s first election. He joined the Financial Review in 2008 from Treasury. Connect with John on Twitter. Email John at jkehoe@afr.com
