Agreement Needed On Virus Deaths: QLD Deputy Premier

Agreement Needed On Virus Deaths: QLD Deputy Premier
Deputy Premier Steven Miles speaks at a press conference at Parliament house in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 6, 2021. Jono Searle/Getty Images
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National Cabinet must make the “challenging decision” on how many COVID-19 deaths they’re willing to accept in order for Australia to reopen, Queensland’s deputy premier says.

Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles says vaccination rates aren’t the only variable the prime minister and state and territory leaders need to consider before reopening under the national plan.

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