Stimulating the local economy to buffer it from COVID-19 is important but the Gutwein Government needs to do more to support low income people.
Sydney has reported 50 new positive cases in the past 24 hours.
In Question Time this morning we asked the Premier about the travel arrival cards and the lack of resourcing and follow-up that is occurring at the airport.
People are asked to fill out a Tasmanian Arrival Card when they land but this is only a voluntary self-declaration process.
We are worried about what happens to the most vulnerable in our community in the event of a wider outbreak and shutdown.
The Premier’s stimulus package announced today contains a number of positive measures to support businesses struggling with the coronavirus downturn.
The Federal Group appears not to fully grasp the deadly seriousness of the health risk within their pokies venues.
It is good to hear some of the things that the Premier has just announced.
On current growth rates, the now 400 cases today in Australia of COVID-19 would become 10 000 by 4 April, in just a few weeks' time.
More than 140 doctors have warned of impending disaster implored Government to do more before there is rapid community transmission.
