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Federal government needs to ‘play a bigger role’ in quarantine and the vaccine rollout27/04/2021|6min
Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness Jason Clare says the federal government needs to take responsibility for quarantine and the vaccine rollout to prevent repeated lockdowns and flight bans.
“This federal government couldn’t roll out a yoga mat the way they’re going at the moment,” he said.
“Until we’ve got a quarantine system that’s bulletproof and until we’ve vaccinated most of the Australian population, we’re going to have a repeat of all of this.
“Were going to have a repeat of lockdowns of CBDs and major cities and we’re going to have repeat of the conversation we’re having now about whether we should cut off flights .
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Australia is in the midst of a critical timber shortage due to a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic on the back of devastating bushfires.
The shortage is causing timber prices to skyrocket, prompting calls for the Federal Government to review its HomeBuilder program.
With COVID-19 travel restrictions forcing Aussie families to postpone holiday plans, many have decided to use the spare cash on home rebuilds, making timber a rare and expensive commodity.
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Australia is facing a timber shortage due to a renovation boom following the Black Summer bushfires.(Sydney Morning Herald)
Owner of Blacktown Building Supplies, Phillip Screpis, said he has had to order timber from Russia to meet the demand.