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Thirty-nine percent of Australians expect tighter restrictions will be imposed in their local area due to the second wave of Covid-19, a poll conducted for Guardian Australia by Essential has found.
The survey of 1,058 people also found that a third of respondents thought the mandatory quarantine requirements for overseas travellers would remain in place for two years, up from 22% in the same survey question last month.
Related: Essential poll: third of Australians believe quarantine after overseas travel will last two years
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South Australia will follow Queensland and NSW in introducing a restricted border bubble to allow cross-border residents from Victoria into the state.
From midnight tonight, people living along the South Australian – Victorian border will be able to apply for a cross-border permit to cross back and forth, but only if they live within 40km of the border.
These changes may impact a range of arrangements Victorian/South Australian residents have in place. For example cross border community members will no longer be allowed to travel between Portland (Vic) and South Australia. Affected cross border community members are strongly advised to consider their need to travel and make new arrangements immediately.
Continue reading…State government announces paid pandemic leave scheme after casual staff linked to 683 active Covid-19 cases in nursing homes, while in Sydney three more venues are closed. Follow liveHow Australia’s health workers are getting Covid-19Follow the global live blogSign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 12.23am BSTThirty-nine percent of Australians expect tighter restrictions will be imposed in their local area due to the second wave of Covid-19, a poll conducted for Guardian Australia by Essential has found. The survey of 1,058 people also found that a third of respondents thought the mandatory quarantine requirements for overseas travellers would remain in place for two years, up from 22% in the same survey question last month. Related: Essential poll: third of Australians believe quarantine after overseas travel will last two years 12.06am BSTSouth Australia will follow Queensland and NSW in introducing a restricted border bubble to allow cross-border residents from Victoria into the state.From midnight tonight, people living along the South Australian – Victorian border will be able to apply for a cross-border permit to cross back and forth, but only if they live within 40km of the border.These changes may impact a range of arrangements Victorian/South Australian residents have in place. For example cross border community members will no longer be allowed to travel between Portland (Vic) and South Australia. Affected cross border community members are strongly advised to consider their need to travel and make new arrangements immediately. Continue reading…