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No new cases in Queensland; state to hit 70 per cent vaccination target
By Stuart Layt
Queensland is set to hit the 70 per cent first-dose vaccination benchmark today, as the state records another day of zero community cases.
The state has recorded no cases of community transmission for the sixth day in a row, while just one case was detected in hotel quarantine in a returned traveller.
The result comes after a second “super vaccine weekend” by the Queensland government over the weekend, encouraging people to come out and get their first vaccine or their second dose.
More than 21,000 vaccine doses were given out by Queensland Health on Sunday. This morning, the state’s first-dose figure was sitting on 69.98 per cent, while 52.25 per cent of people had two doses (however, federal vaccination data is often delayed by a couple of days).
NSW Premier says ‘it is a freedom day’ in the state
By Mary Ward
After his predecessor stressed the easing of restrictions at 70 per cent full vaccination would not be a “freedom day”, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has different ideas.
“I see it as a day of freedom; it is a freedom day,” he told reporters, adding he did not want to “get caught into semantics” and reopening “needs to be done in a measured and safe way”.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet with Deputy Premier Paul Toole (middle) and NSW Treasurer Matt Kean (left) enjoying a beer at a Sydney pub earlier this morning.Credit:Kate Geraghty
However, Mr Perrottet has stressed that he expects case numbers and hospitalisations will increase in the state with increased interaction among residents.
“I think there will be challenges: Case numbers will increase, hospitalisations will increase as mobility is increasing as we open up,” he said.
“But we can’t stay closed. We can’t stay closed. We need to learn to live alongside the virus.”
Mr Perrottet added it was “disappointing” that his predecessor, Gladys Berejiklian, wasn’t leading the state government today because she had been an “outstanding leader” throughout NSW’s lockdown.
“But I know she’s here in spirit and, you never know, Glad may go out and have a beer herself tonight.”
The Doherty Institute, whose modelling underpins the national reopening plan, has previously said there is no “freedom day” in the road map agreed to by national cabinet because some public health measures will remain in place as the country reopens.
NSW Premier asks for kindness as businesses reopen
By Mary Ward
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has addressed the media from Watson’s Pub at Moore Park, which has opened for the first time after Sydney’s four-month lockdown was lifted on Monday.
The Premier remarked he was “freshly cut” as he stepped up to the microphone, referencing his early morning trip to the barber.
Premier Dominic Perrottet made an early morning visit to the barderCredit:Pool photos via
He asked people in the state visiting recently reopened pubs, shops and gyms to remember kindness as businesses adjusted to new processes.
“There will be many young people pulling beers today ... serving tables at restaurants and cafes, who will be doing this for the first time and adjusting to a new system,” he said.
“So please be patient and look out for them as we move through this period of time.”
The Premier stressed it was only due to the state’s high vaccination rates – 73.5 per cent of its population aged 16 and over are now fully vaccinated – that the government could take these steps.
“NSW, you’ve earned it. Enjoy it,” Mr Perrottet added.
As reported earlier this morning, NSW reported 496 new COVID-19 cases on Monday. Eight additional deaths from the virus have been recorded.
Watch: NSW Premier’s press conference
By Broede Carmody
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is addressing the media about the easing of restrictions.
He is joined by Deputy Premier Paul Toole, Treasurer Matt Kean, Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope and Business NSW chief executive Daniel Hunter.
Watch live below.
Sydney gymgoers return to indoor classes
By Laura Chung
The owner of Vision Personal Training in Pyrmont, Joel Baur, played George Michael’s hit song Freedom three times this morning as he celebrated his studio’s reopening.
While Mr Baur has been able to host some outdoor classes during Sydney’s lockdown, he is relieved and excited to welcome clients back indoors.
Joel Baur, the owner of Vision Personal Training, with the morning’s first client. Credit:Kate Geraghty
“It’s been a hard couple of months, I am looking forward to helping people again,” he said. “I am ready to help anyone who needs [it] and make a difference again.”
He said while some clients are waiting until NSW hits the 80 per cent double dose vaccination mark, new clients have contacted the studio as well.
“I think, overall, it will take time to get back to normal,” he said.
Victoria records 1612 new cases of COVID-19, eight deaths
By Broede Carmody
Victoria’s daily coronavirus numbers are in.
The state has recorded 1612 new, locally acquired cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths.
Today’s tally is down from yesterday’s 1890 cases.
The Department of Health has not said how many cases are linked to known outbreaks or how many people were already isolating when they tested positive.
Zero cases were detected in hotel quarantine.
There are now 19,012 active cases of coronavirus across the state.
Today’s numbers are off the back of yesterday’s 73,138 coronavirus tests.
Victoria’s anti-corruption agency hearings to begin today
By Sumeyya Ilanbey
Federal Labor MP Anthony Byrne will be the first witness to be grilled this week at an anti-corruption commission investigating Victorian MPs who allegedly used taxpayer funded staff for branch stacking activities.
The five-week hearing begins from 10.30am today.
Victoria’s anti-corruption agency, the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, will examine allegations that Victorian public officers “engaged in corrupt conduct by directing taxpayer-funded ministerial and electorate office staff to perform party‐political work during times when those staff were being paid to perform ministerial or electorate work”.
They will also scrutinise allegations that “public money intended to fund community associations was misused for party‐political work or other improper purposes”.
Mr Byrne was a close factional ally of disgraced former Labor minister and powerbroker, Adem Somyurek, whom the allegations centre around.
Ellen Schreiber, a former electorate officer and ministerial office executive assistant, will be questioned on tomorrow. Adam Sullivan, a former electorate officer and ministerial adviser, will take the witness stand on Wednesday.
Stay tuned for updates from today’s hearing.
NSW records 496 new cases of COVID-19, eight deaths
By Broede Carmody and Laura Chung
NSW’s daily coronavirus numbers have landed.
The state has reported 496 new local cases and eight deaths.
An additional two cases were detected in hotel quarantine.
There are now 769 coronavirus patients in NSW hospitals. Of those, 153 are in ICU.
More than 90 per cent of people aged 16 and older have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 73.5 per cent of people aged 16 and older have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
There were 83,498 tests in the reporting period.
Today was the first day that NSW reported its coronavirus numbers at 9am.
Sydneysiders flock to hairdressers as lockdown ends
By Laura Chung
Sydney hairdresser Alan Buki opened the doors to his Paddington salon at the stroke of midnight.
It’s been almost four months since Mr Buki last welcomed customers.
He plans to trade for a mammoth 21 hours today. His waitlist is about two months long.
Hairdresser Alan Buki cuts Mark Raymond’s hair after more than 100 days in lockdown.Credit:Jessica Hromas
“It’s great,” Mr Buki said about reopening.
“All the staff were excited, clients were super excited, it was one big party last night. Beer was flowing, but this morning it’s more coffee and cold presses.
“It’s great being back and back doing what I love doing. Welcome back Sydney.”
‘Please keep coming forward’: Health Minister urges people in Qld, WA to get vaccinated
By Broede Carmody
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt was on the ABC’s RN Breakfast earlier.
He said stay-at-home orders, curfews and 5km travel limits will all be “decreasingly relevant” as more and more Australians get vaccinated.
Health Minister Greg Hunt. Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
“The goal in all of these things is to regain the natural freedoms, the ordinary day-to-day things where people can visit their mum or dad or catch up with friends,” Mr Hunt said.
“We know that this disease is moving from a pandemic to being what’s called endemic. Meaning, part of the global environment.
“But we’ve got high vaccination rates. We’ve now passed the US, we’ve passed Israel. Over the weekend, Germany and the OECD. So, you know, Australians are really stepping forward.
“So, please, keep coming forward. Especially in Queensland and WA.”
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