Decision to lift temote NT biosecurity restrictions early could be made today
A DECISION to lift biosecurity zone restrictions in the Territory’s remote communities sooner than first agreed could be made as early as today
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A DECISION to lift biosecurity zone restrictions in the Territory’s remote communities could be made today.
The restrictions are set to expire on June 18. It is understood however federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt can soon confirm with Chief Minister Michael if the date will be moved forward to June 5.
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On ABC Radio Mr Wyatt said he was confident the restrictions could be lifted earlier.
“From my perspective it should be a positive outcome,” he said.
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“I see no impediment now given the Northern Territory will continue to keep their borders closed and the leaderships in the indigenous community throughout the Territory has been exemplary in protecting people within their communities.”
Biosecurity zones include the Tiwi Islands, West Arnhem and East Arnhem, the Roper Gulf (excluding Mataranka), and Victoria Daly (excluding the Pine Creek Ward).
People cannot enter biosecurity zones unless they are an approved essential worker, have an exemption or are a resident of the community who has completed 14 days quarantine.
There are no restrictions on leaving a biosecurity area, however anyone wanting to return must quarantine for 14 days first.
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