POLL: When should the NT open its borders?
TERRITORIANS are split over whether we should reopen the borders, arguing between health concerns and economic concerns. The Chief Minister says he’s not opening them any time soon but what do you think? HAVE YOUR SAY HERE
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TERRITORIANS are split over whether we should reopen the borders, arguing between health concerns and economic concerns.
The Chief Minister says he’s not opening them any time soon but what do you think?
Officially there is no clarity on when NT borders will open with Chief Health Officer Hugh Heggie and Chief Minister Michael Gunner refusing to indicate when the travel restrictions will be eased.
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Dr Heggie yesterday declined to say whether Territorians would have to wait until September for border restrictions to ease, saying it would “not be appropriate” for him to speculate on the timeline.
It comes after federal deputy chief medical officer Paul Kelly said he couldn’t see why borders were still closed.
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“I will continue to provide clinical advice … to help inform the Government’s response,” Dr Heggie said.
Originally published as POLL: When should the NT open its borders?