Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Sterle for that question. I think there are some misunderstandings on both sides of the rabbit-proof fence on this issue. The ABF has legislative responsibilities for the Customs Act and the Migration Act to clear people travelling from overseas. From that point, the responsibility for passengers passes to states and territories for quarantine and onward domestic travel as relevant. National cabinet, including Premier McGowan, agreed to create hotel quarantine programs from 27 March. All first ministers, including Premier McGowan, agreed to this. This should come as no surprise given this arrangement has been agreed by the WA state government since 27 March.