Health Minister Greg Hunt has weighed in on Western Australia’s decision to delay reopening its border to the eastern states, calling on Premier Mark McGowan to explain his plans.
Hunt told ABC radio in Brisbane the decision was a matter for WA but many Australians outside the state would be disadvantaged by the move.
“I know for many people seeking to reunite, for families who have loved ones, people who may be in the most difficult of circumstances, it’s been a very hard period, and so that will be difficult for them,” he said.
“It is a matter for Western Australia and for the Western Australian government to explain. And I think that that’s very, very clear. So, they will go through that.“
WA’s vaccination rate is at 94.9 per cent and the state will pass 95 per cent within the next 24 hours.
Hunt said the booster rate, for people who are eligible, is at 62.1 per cent which is slightly above the national average.
“There will be disappointment. I respect that it’s a matter for the Western Australian government to determine and to explain. And we hope that at some point they can be in a position where families can reunite, people can be close.”
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