Premier DanielAndrewsMP has downplayed a decision to send Victorian health officials to New South Wales to examine the state's contact tracing system, labelling it nothing more than a 'triple-check'.
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Premier Daniel Andrews has downplayed a decision to send Victorian health officials to New South Wales to examine the state's contact tracing system, labelling it nothing more than a "triple-check". "It's not like they haven't been talking; they're been in constant contact," Mr Andrews said. "You all learn from each other and there are plenty of insights we've provided to New South Wales.
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