Hamsters and gerbils could threaten not just native Australian animals, but also plants and broader ecosystems.
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Australians who normally live overseas will face an even tougher time coming back to Australia, under new rules that start this week.
There could still be another challenge on constitutional grounds, but there may not be time before the ban ends anyway.
Everyone from human rights experts to famous cricketers are expressing their disgust at the federal government’s India travel ban. Its legality depends on what laws you are looking at.
Biosecurity and public health laws have given federal and state governments enormous powers to battle coronavirus. If we’re not careful, though, some powers could remain long after the pandemic.
As compulsory testing and more restrictive quarantine rules are being considered, it is critical these measures are properly communicated and used with restraint.
Australia’s Biosecurity Act gives the government power to detain and isolate people who are suspected of being infected, with potentially harsh penalties for those who fail to comply.
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