Health authorities are investigating the deaths of a 55-year-old man who died in a Tamworth hospital last week; and a 71-year-old man in Sydney, who had existing medical conditions.
In a new report, the Human Rights Law Centre says one method the government is using denies permanent residents who arrived by boat from reuniting with their families is by "endlessly deprioritising" their visa applications. A ministerial direction orders that applications for family reunification by those who arrived by boat be given the “lowest processing priority”.
The United States says it is sending more than A$130 million [[US$100 million]] in COVID-19 supplies to India, including nearly one million instant tests on a first flight.
and in sport
The Australian Olympic Committee has welcomed extra COVID-19 testing protocols for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Newly announced protocols will mean athletes are tested daily, while Games participants won’t be allowed to take public transport.
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