WA to go its own way, won't join rest of country in opening borders by December
Western Australia's rejection of a national plan to reopen the country's interstate borders by Christmas is respected and understood, Premier Mark McGowan says.
"If we went too soon it could be deadly, and there would be economic devastation. That would result in the re-introduction of restrictions." "That said, they wish us well, and they will participate in that process, where they've got things they believe that they can offer and I believe there are many things they can offer in that process.Mr Morrison said he respected the path WA had decided to take.
"The thing about our new way of working in National Cabinet is the door always remains open," he said.
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