NT borders set to open in mid-July says Chief Minister Michael Gunner
Chief Minister Michael Gunner says he is looking to reopen NT’s borders in mid-July
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Chief Minister Michael Gunner says he is looking to reopen NT’s borders in mid-July.
This morning on Mix 104.9, Mr Gunner said he was considering reopening NT’s borders “in and around” July 20.
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“At the end of this week will be the first time I’ll make a decision [on borders] based on that community transmission or containment,” he said.
“I’ll give around 30 days notice. I haven’t said what the date will be in July but it would be in and around that date [July 20].”
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It comes after South Australia announced they will open its borders on July 20, with Queensland also likely to reopen on July 10.
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