Tasmania opening with Omicron cases surging interstate a concern: Labor

Libby Bingham
December 23 2021 - 3:00am
Rebecca White says Labor is focusing on holding the government to account and winning the federal election "to provide a better life for Tasmanians".
Rebecca White says Labor is focusing on holding the government to account and winning the federal election "to provide a better life for Tasmanians".

State Labor leader Rebecca White says Premier Peter Gutwein could have waited a little longer to learn more about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant with cases surging interstate, rather than take "such a firm stance" on opening the Tasmania border on December 15.

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Libby Bingham

The Advocate reporter in Devonport. Contact Libby at 0447176804 or libby.bingham@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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