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12.18am BST
Queensland Chief Health Officer says there are two people with covid on a ship off Weipa – they will be evacuated and cared for in Cairns.
12.15am BST
Annastacia Palaszczuk says the ADF will remain on borders in NSW, Victoria, the Northern Territory and South Australia until October.
But in Queensland, they are being re-deployed at the end of the month.
Continue reading…Victorian premier is the last witness who can shed light on the decision to use private security guards, as border restrictions ease around Australia. Follow liveFollow our global live blogFull Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by stateNSW cases map; Vic cases mapNSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots listSign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 12.18am BSTQueensland Chief Health Officer says there are two people with covid on a ship off Weipa – they will be evacuated and cared for in Cairns. 12.15am BSTAnnastacia Palaszczuk says the ADF will remain on borders in NSW, Victoria, the Northern Territory and South Australia until October.But in Queensland, they are being re-deployed at the end of the month. Continue reading…