The Victorian Labor Government has promised that the state will support locally manufactured rapid antigen tests (RATs) for secure supply in the midst of the Labor Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese’s campaign for free RATs manufactured in Australia. The Labor government released a statement on Feb. 2 stating that the government will support a manufacturing facility…
Vic Labor Government Funds RATs Manufacturing in Australia
February 3, 2022
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Aged Care Minister Defends Attending Cricket Test Match During Omicron
February 2, 2022
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The Minister for Aged Care and Sports Richard Colbeck has defended his choice to turn down the invitation for the COVID-19 parliamentary committee meeting and go to the cricket. “The test match in Hobart was a significant event for Tasmania,” Colbeck stated at the parliamentary committee meeting held by the Senate Select Committee on Feb….
Australians Warned Not to Eat, Drink, Smoke Before Rapid Antigen Tests
Australians have been warned their rapid antigen tests results for COVID-19 could be affected if they eat, drink, smoke, brush their teeth, or chew gum for 10 to 30 minutes before taking the test. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the country’s medicines regulator, issued the updated notice on Feb. 2. “It is important that you…
Australian Federal Police Launch Investigation Into RATs Price Gouging
January 20, 2022
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The Australian Federal Police has launched an investigation into rapid antigen test (RAT) price gouging and has warned that individuals and businesses selling COVID-19 tests for more than 20 percent of the original retail purchase rate will face five years’ imprisonment or a $66,000 fine. AFP Assistant Commissioner Crime Command Nigel Ryan said there would be…
‘Strong Case’ for Surveillance Testing Regime for Teachers: Aussie PM
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said the Commonwealth would support the states and territories if they pursue a COVID-19 surveillance testing regime for school teachers, but not so much for students. “I think there is a very strong case about surveillance testing for teachers,” Morrison told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday. “Just like we…
Queensland Businesses Could Spend $45M a Week on Rapid Antigen Tests
Unless the state and federal governments make rapid antigen tests (RAT) freely and widely available, Queensland businesses could pay around $45 million a week to provide them to staff as a “first line of defence” against COVID-19, according to the state’s industry peak body. In the month since Queensland opened its borders, the Omicron strain of…
NSW COVID-19 Case Numbers Spike as RAT Results Added to Mix
NSW COVID-19 numbers have risen sharply since Wednesday as around 82,000 cases were added by residents registering positive rapid antigen test (RAT) results. This comes as RAT registration went live on Wednesday morning via the ServiceNSW app directly to NSW Health. In an interview with the Seven Network’s Sunrise program on Thursday, Digital Minister Victor Dominello said…
Australian Industries Urge for Consistent Easing of Isolation Rules to Relieve Stress on Supply Chain
January 12, 2022
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Australia’s peak industry employer association is calling on the government to loosen isolation rules for a wider range of essential workers in the economy, similar to the latest changes to the food and grocery sector, to relieve the huge stress the supply chain is currently facing. “Tomorrow’s national cabinet meeting must agree to workable, consistent…
Rapid Antigen Tests to Be Free for Millions in Australia
Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) will be free for over six million people in Australia, Prime Minister Morrison announced after a national cabinet meeting on Wednesday. Morrison confirmed that the tests will not be free for everyone in Australia. But the prime minister said the concession cardholders can take up to 10 free tests over a…
QLD To Issue 18 Million RATs
January 5, 2022
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The Queensland government has secured 18 million state rapid antigen tests (RATs) to be provided for free from public testing sites to people classified as close contacts. This includes 12 million at-home tests and almost 6 million point of care tests. At-home Rapid Antigen Tests will be provided from public test sites, free to close…
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