The Morrison Government is continuing to try to avoid any responsibility for keeping Australia’s borders COVID-safe, this time washing its hands of COVID safety for international pilots and crew.
On ABC Radio National today, the Deputy Prime Minister confirmed there were over 3000 international pilots and cabin crew in Australia. But under the Morrison Government they have been able to avoid compulsory hotel quarantine, instead being trusted to isolate at a hotel chosen by their airline.
Borders and aviation are Commonwealth Government responsibilities, no matter how much the Morrison Government may wish they weren’t.
With 34 foreign airlines operating into Australia every week, the Morrison Government needs to urgently address this weak link in Australia’s quarantine system.
While Federal Labor welcomes individual states taking action to strengthen their containment measures, it is essential that the Morrison Government puts in place consistent, national guidelines for pilot and crew quarantine and safety.
It is not good enough for the Morrison Government to once again wash its hands of COVID safety, abrogating its responsibilities and leaving the job of keeping Australians safe to the states alone .
All year Scott Morrison has passed the buck on quarantine to the states, just like he did with the Ruby Princess and Aged Care.
Our international borders are too important for Scott Morrison to ignore.
It’s time Australia had a national border control quarantine plan.
TUESDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2020
CATHERINE KING – MEDIA RELEASE – MORRISON GOVERNMENT WASHES ITS HANDS OF PLANE CREW COVID SAFETY – TUESDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2020
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