Tasmanian Labor asked for clarity over COVID-19 testing for travellers, but wouldn't give a firm answer to whether it should be free.
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When asked whether the test should be free, Labor replied the state government should consider making it free or cheaper if possible.
"The price of a test is quite expensive," Shadow Health Minister Anita Dow said.
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The Tasmanian government's coronavirus website said negative pre-departure COVID-19 tests to travel were available as a fee-based test at $145.
Ms Dow said the government needed to clear up who would be responsible for covering the costs of the required test for travellers.
"And whether Medicare will help subsidise it.
"By now a decision at national cabinet around cross border testing requirements should have occurred, if not, it should happen this Friday."
Ms Dow said tests should be conveniently available and the type of test required by public health needed to be communicated clearly.
On Friday, Acting Public Health director Scott McKeown said a PCR test would be required.
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Molly Appleton
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
