Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP has written to the Department of Infrastructure expressing her strong opposition to any further extension of the current airport curfew exemption that has been provided to Qantas for freight flights. “There has been an exemption in place to help address supply chain issues during the pandemic,” Mrs Andrews explained.…
Topics: Resumption of safe international travel for fully vaccinated Australians; end of travel exemption requirement for fully vaccinated Australians travelling overseas. TRISTAN MACMANUS: We’re joined by Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Minister, thanks for joining us today. It’s such a pleasure to speak to you. When will the first flight arrive on the 1st of November, where will it be…
Topics: COVID-19 vaccine rollout, repatriation from India, violent extremism PATRICIA KARVELAS: Karen Andrews is the Minister for Home Affairs and my guest this evening. Welcome to the program. KAREN ANDREWS: Hi Patricia. PATRICIA KARVELAS: Do you agree a new and better national advertising campaign is needed to combat vaccine hesitancy? KAREN ANDREWS: Look, we’re clearly…
Topics: Domestic manufacturing of masks, $130 billion job keeper package E&OE: Michael Rowland: The Federal Government has thrown a financial lifeline to struggling Australians with a massive stimulus program to stop the economy from collapsing. The $130 billion JobKeeper program will see businesses receive a fortnightly wage subsidy of up to $1,500 per employee. It…