ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr expects to make a final decision next week on whether schools in the ACT will go back as planned next month, following today’s National Cabinet meeting.
Health Minister Greg Hunt insists there will be enough COVID-19 vaccine doses for children aged five to 11 as the rollout for young Australians officially begins on Monday.
Chief Minister Andrew Barr said an additional mass-vaccination clinic will be set up from late January to deal with large numbers of booster shots and child vaccines.
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley insists Novak Djokovic hasn't received special treatment after the champion received a medical exemption from vaccination.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will discuss with premiers and chief ministers time frames for booster shots and masks mandates to curb COVID-19's spread.
Fully vaccinated travellers from COVID-19 hotspots will be able to enter Queensland from next Monday as the state closes in on an 80 per cent vaccination rate.