Premier Peter Gutwein critical of business for shutting doors as more consider similar measures

Adam Holmes
Updated January 3 2022 - 3:49pm, first published 3:00pm
Popular Hobart restaurant Bar Wa Izakaya has temporarily shut over its concerns for the health of its staff, but Premier Peter Gutwein says it was "a little extreme". Pictures: Phillip Biggs/Adam Holmes
Popular Hobart restaurant Bar Wa Izakaya has temporarily shut over its concerns for the health of its staff, but Premier Peter Gutwein says it was "a little extreme". Pictures: Phillip Biggs/Adam Holmes

Premier Peter Gutwein has described a Hobart restaurant's decision to close its doors to protect staff and patrons from COVID as "a little extreme", but more are believed to be considering similar action.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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