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NSW eases Covid restrictions on churches and gyms as state reports 10 new cases and Victoria three – politics live | |
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New South Wales coronavirus testing rates increase as Daniel Andrews says Victoria may have recorded its first case of re-infection. Follow the latest | New South Wales coronavirus testing rates increase as Daniel Andrews says Victoria may have recorded its first case of re-infection. Follow the latest |
Over in the finance committee, the estimates hearing has begun for the afternoon session - the number one topic - the Leppington triangle sale | |
We are on the downhill slide to question time. | |
Huzzah | |
With just another two locally acquired cases, NSW has eased some more restrictions. | |
From October 23 | |
Religious gatherings/places of worship (EXCLUDING weddings and funerals) can have up to 300 people - as long as they have a covid safe plan | |
Gyms will only need a covid safety marshal if there are more than 20 people in the gym at one time | |
Brad Hazzard, the health minister, was also annoyed that Hillsong founder Brian Houston went to the media to complain about restrictions on church functions, saying discussions were going on with religious leaders - but nothing from Houston came into his office. | |
“I have heard in the media, on 2GB, that some churches felt that they weren’t being listened to. I assure you, you were and I’m sorry if you didn’t think you were,” he told a press conference. | |
“But unfortunately I heard those messages through the media, I didn’t hear them to my office. | |
“Where we have had messages come to us, we have tried to to respond through exemption processes. | |
“For example, we have already granted exemptions to St Mary’s Cathedral, St Andrew’s Cathedral, the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque, the Central Synagogue.” | |
Hazzard said it would be up to the health officers to determine if Hillsong could hold more people at its church. | |
Rod Sims says he has no concerns about having business leaders, such as Nev Power, involved in the Covid commission. | |
This is the Coalition’s safest seat (against Labor) in the country | |
On the Google and Facebook media battle, Rod Sims says: | On the Google and Facebook media battle, Rod Sims says: |
Rod Sims tells the press club that since the privatisation of Australia’s ports, there has been “little to no regulation” of monopolies in that sector. | Rod Sims tells the press club that since the privatisation of Australia’s ports, there has been “little to no regulation” of monopolies in that sector. |
Same goes for airports. | Same goes for airports. |
He then moves on to the next battle – the media space: | He then moves on to the next battle – the media space: |
Meanwhile, in estimates ... | Meanwhile, in estimates ... |
I just learnt something: Rod Sims was one of Bob Hawke’s economic advisers when he was prime minister. | I just learnt something: Rod Sims was one of Bob Hawke’s economic advisers when he was prime minister. |
Helen Haines will introduce a bill on Monday for a national integrity commission. | Helen Haines will introduce a bill on Monday for a national integrity commission. |