In today’s newsletter: South Korea in mourning after at least 153 deaths; top Queensland policeman accused of being ‘condescending’ by First Nation leaders; east braces for more terrible weather
<strong>Friday: </strong>Teal independent plans legal action after AEC says some Covid-positive people ‘may not be able to vote’. Plus: the moments that lit up the campaign
<strong>Wednesday</strong>: Unauthorised posters on WeChat warn Labor wants to ‘destroy Chinese wealth’. Plus: Twitter ban on Trump set to be lifted under Musk
The Celebrity House That Divided Us
Mamamia Out Loud
The Episode We Were Nearly Harassed Into Cancelling
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Vaccination and testing of all quarantine workers will also be made mandatory, including those involved in transporting people to quarantine.
The states and territories will be in charge of the program and no timeframe has been set for its completion.
National cabinet also agreed to compulsory post-quarantine testing for returned travellers, which must occur two to three days after they leave.
And in a bid to encourage broader vaccination, the federal government will provide a no fault indemnity scheme for GPs who administer COVID-19 vaccines.