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Australia news live: Victorian man tests positive to Covid after completing hotel quarantine; coronavirus vaccine rollout reset Australia news live: Victorian man tests positive to Covid after completing hotel quarantine; coronavirus vaccine rollout reset
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Fifteen Sydney waterfront workers waiting on coronavirus test results after boarding ship carrying infected sailorsFifteen Sydney waterfront workers waiting on coronavirus test results after boarding ship carrying infected sailors
Kevin Rudd said there needs to be a fundamental readjustment to Australia’s position on coal given the changes globally:
He said “the days of Morrison walking into parliament with a lump of coal saying this was his come to Jesus moment for the Australian resources industry, frankly, is an appeal to past nostalgia”
Kevin Rudd accuses the Morrison government of “inelegantly crab-walking” towards net zero by 2050 because everyone else already is, and says the 2030 target is becoming more important - Australia so far has refused to up its target:
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd, is on ABC News to discuss the climate summit overnight.
He says it is “pretty good” and gives it an eight out of 10. He says it shows America is “back in the game” and countries around the world - aside from Australia - are lifting their efforts when it comes to combatting climate change.
He says the argument about technology over targets from prime minister, Scott Morrison, is “nonsense”. While technology has always been important, targets are crucial:
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made a submission to the Fair Work Commission warning it on increasing the minimum wage.
ACCI’s submission in reply argues there are “substantial concerns around the multi-speed recovery” given recreation and personal services industries have not recovered, “uncertainty regarding vaccination rates and international virus variants”.
It also leans very heavily into the prospect of job losses now the jobkeeper wage subsidy has expired. It noted in March 21% of businesses reported to the ABS they were reliant on jobkeeper and other wage support programs.
It said:
ACCI also argues that lifting the minimum wage is an inappropriate form of stimulus because the costs are born by small and medium-sized businesses, and noted they already have the cost of the superannuation guarantee increasing from 9.5 to 10% in July.
The ACTU submission in reply complains that whether they are calling for a freeze or a delay in the increase in the minimum wage, big businesses’ claims amount to a pay cut.
The ACTU president Michele O’Neil said:
And another 15-minute delay on that WA press conference, 2.15pm, local time, start.
Queensland police have provided some more information about those two bodies found in an apartment on the Gold Coast.
A 53-year-old man was found, and initial investigations indicate the man’s death is not suspicious, but a crime scene was declared after a second body of a 48-year-old woman was found at the apartment.
A post-mortem will be conducted.
Just a bit more on those two men charged over alleged racist abuse sent to NRL player Latrell Mitchell, from AAP.Just a bit more on those two men charged over alleged racist abuse sent to NRL player Latrell Mitchell, from AAP.
The NRL has warned it will continue to refer racist online trolling of its players to police after two men were charged with sending abusive messages via social media to South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell.The NRL has warned it will continue to refer racist online trolling of its players to police after two men were charged with sending abusive messages via social media to South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell.
Mitchell earlier this week informed the NRL Integrity Unit he had received numerous offensive and “racially charged” social media messages.Mitchell earlier this week informed the NRL Integrity Unit he had received numerous offensive and “racially charged” social media messages.
The Integrity Unit forwarded those complaints to police, who on Friday arrested a 22-year-old Taree man and a 25-year-old Lake Munmorah man.The Integrity Unit forwarded those complaints to police, who on Friday arrested a 22-year-old Taree man and a 25-year-old Lake Munmorah man.
Both men were charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence, and granted bail to appear in NSW courts next month.Both men were charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence, and granted bail to appear in NSW courts next month.
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo said the competition would not tolerate racist trolling of players.NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo said the competition would not tolerate racist trolling of players.
He also lauded Mitchell for his leadership role in fighting online abuse.He also lauded Mitchell for his leadership role in fighting online abuse.
“Any fan who racially abuses or threatens our players will be referred to police,” Abdo said in a statement.“Any fan who racially abuses or threatens our players will be referred to police,” Abdo said in a statement.
“I want to commend Latrell for the leadership role he is taking. We wholeheartedly support Latrell in reporting this matter. He is a leader in the fight against racism in our community.”“I want to commend Latrell for the leadership role he is taking. We wholeheartedly support Latrell in reporting this matter. He is a leader in the fight against racism in our community.”
That WA press conference has been delayed by half an hour, so should be 2pm WA time, 4pm AEST.That WA press conference has been delayed by half an hour, so should be 2pm WA time, 4pm AEST.
The bodies of a man and another person have been found in a unit on the Gold Coast, AAP reports.The bodies of a man and another person have been found in a unit on the Gold Coast, AAP reports.
The man’s body was found at the apartment block on Labrador Street, Labrador, about 10.20am on Friday.The man’s body was found at the apartment block on Labrador Street, Labrador, about 10.20am on Friday.
Officers who arrived on the scene then found another person’s body in the same unit about 11.20am.Officers who arrived on the scene then found another person’s body in the same unit about 11.20am.
Police did not say whether the second dead person was a man or a woman.Police did not say whether the second dead person was a man or a woman.
WA premier Mark McGowan and health minister Roger Cook will provide a Covid-19 update at 1.30pm AWST (3.30pm AEST).WA premier Mark McGowan and health minister Roger Cook will provide a Covid-19 update at 1.30pm AWST (3.30pm AEST).
New road rules designed to give extra safety to cyclists will come into effect in Victoria on Monday, AAP reports.New road rules designed to give extra safety to cyclists will come into effect in Victoria on Monday, AAP reports.
From Monday, motorists must give riders at least one-metre clearance when overtaking on roads up to 60km/h, and 1.5 metres on roads with speed limits above 60km/h.From Monday, motorists must give riders at least one-metre clearance when overtaking on roads up to 60km/h, and 1.5 metres on roads with speed limits above 60km/h.
The new rules bring Victoria into line with all other states, which already have minimum passing distance laws in place.The new rules bring Victoria into line with all other states, which already have minimum passing distance laws in place.
Roads minister Ben Carroll said 13 cyclists lost their lives on Victoria’s roads in 2020, an increase on the five-year average of 10 deaths:Roads minister Ben Carroll said 13 cyclists lost their lives on Victoria’s roads in 2020, an increase on the five-year average of 10 deaths:
Under the updated rules, drivers and motorcyclists can briefly cross painted lines to give cyclists the space they need - including solid lines, double lines, painted tram lane lines and painted islands - but only when they have a clear view ahead and it’s safe to do so.Under the updated rules, drivers and motorcyclists can briefly cross painted lines to give cyclists the space they need - including solid lines, double lines, painted tram lane lines and painted islands - but only when they have a clear view ahead and it’s safe to do so.
Improper overtaking or passing offences will incur two demerit points and on-the-spot fines of $330. If the matter proceeds through court, the fine can increase to $1,652.Improper overtaking or passing offences will incur two demerit points and on-the-spot fines of $330. If the matter proceeds through court, the fine can increase to $1,652.
It’s not unusual for media outlets to cover the costs of travel for something like this, but good to have it on the record.It’s not unusual for media outlets to cover the costs of travel for something like this, but good to have it on the record.
One new case in South Australia today – a woman in her 70s. It is considered an old transmission and she is not infectious.One new case in South Australia today – a woman in her 70s. It is considered an old transmission and she is not infectious.
You’d think the number of shots required would be in the basic talking points.You’d think the number of shots required would be in the basic talking points.
NSW police has charged two men over alleged offensive, racist and threatening messages sent to an NRL player on social media.NSW police has charged two men over alleged offensive, racist and threatening messages sent to an NRL player on social media.
Detectives from the fixated persons investigation unit arrested and charged a 22-year-old man at a home at Taree and a 25-year-old man at Lake Munmorah on Friday.Detectives from the fixated persons investigation unit arrested and charged a 22-year-old man at a home at Taree and a 25-year-old man at Lake Munmorah on Friday.
They were charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass, or cause offence. They’ve been granted strict conditional bail ahead of court appearances in May.They were charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass, or cause offence. They’ve been granted strict conditional bail ahead of court appearances in May.
Tasmania police have confirmed that 68-year-old rally driver Shane Navin died when his 1979 Mazda RX7 rolled 35.4km into the Mount Arrowsmith stage of the race about 10am.Tasmania police have confirmed that 68-year-old rally driver Shane Navin died when his 1979 Mazda RX7 rolled 35.4km into the Mount Arrowsmith stage of the race about 10am.
Medical teams were there immediately but were unable to revive the driver, Tasmania police said.Medical teams were there immediately but were unable to revive the driver, Tasmania police said.
Co-driver Glenn Evans was assessed by the attending medical crew and was not injured.Co-driver Glenn Evans was assessed by the attending medical crew and was not injured.
Targa Australia chief executive Mark Perry, said:Targa Australia chief executive Mark Perry, said:
Sorry. Just on that last one, the PM is referring to the total number of hotel quarantine cases. So it might look like there’s a fair few more in hotel quarantine, but the overall number is about the same.Sorry. Just on that last one, the PM is referring to the total number of hotel quarantine cases. So it might look like there’s a fair few more in hotel quarantine, but the overall number is about the same.
It points to there maybe being more cases from India but that’s offset by arrivals from other countries not being Covid-positive.It points to there maybe being more cases from India but that’s offset by arrivals from other countries not being Covid-positive.
Despite cutting the number of direct flights from India by 30% and putting in new measures to ensure people get PCR tests before flying to Australia, Scott Morrison admitted the number of new Covid-19 cases in hotel quarantine has not dramatically increased:Despite cutting the number of direct flights from India by 30% and putting in new measures to ensure people get PCR tests before flying to Australia, Scott Morrison admitted the number of new Covid-19 cases in hotel quarantine has not dramatically increased:
Which is strange because this is what he said yesterday:Which is strange because this is what he said yesterday:
Q: Why don’t you think it matters when Australia reaches net zero [carbon emissions]?Q: Why don’t you think it matters when Australia reaches net zero [carbon emissions]?
Scott Morrison:Scott Morrison:
He then talks up hydrogen again, and repeats the line about emissions not having accents or nationalities.He then talks up hydrogen again, and repeats the line about emissions not having accents or nationalities.
He noted Canada had announced a $170 a tonne carbon tax to meet its 45% reduction by 2030, and said Australia would not be following.He noted Canada had announced a $170 a tonne carbon tax to meet its 45% reduction by 2030, and said Australia would not be following.