Originally Posted by
ozbiggles
The shutting the borders now is all about premiers and their ratings not the medical advice they are getting.
Even the 'experts' can't agree. WA's Chief Health Officer believes the state border should remain closed until community spread is eliminated in the other states:
Statement from WA Chief Health Officer: COVID-19 restrictions in Western Australia
Should Australian states ditch coronavirus border restrictions? Even medical experts can't agree on that
That advice was given a month ago and since then there's been no indication he has changed his position. Nevertheless, the WA Government is under a lot of pressure to make an announcement to provide clarity for affected businesses:
WA in 'advanced stages' of discussions to reopen border as Minister admits the community wants clarity