Federal parliament has returned after more than two months, with strict measures in place for the next fortnight. 9News
As it happened, August 18: Infected security guard worked at Sydney quarantine hotel; WA delay easing restrictions; Victoria records 222 new cases, 17 deaths
"Can I express my sincere condolences to every family who has lost a loved one during the pandemic into aged care. Can I also say I should've had the data on Friday and I apologise for not having done that," he said. Senator Larissa Waters and Deputy Labor Leader Richard Marles were among those who appeared via videoconference, due to COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland and Victoria.
Senate President Scott Ryan warned state and territory COVID-19 quarantine requirements could have "dangerous" consequences for parliamentary democracy."In the current pandemic, an important principle is at stake – notably the ability of the executive or its officers to control attendance at parliament, or constrain the work of members of parliament when it is directly related to parliamentary proceedings," Senator Ryan said.
Victorian MPs had to quarantine for 14 days in the lead up to the sitting fortnight, Queensland MPs will be required to do so afterwards and Western Australian MPs have exemptions to travel to Canberra for parliamentary sittings.
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