Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2)
2020-06-02 Daily Xml

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International Flights

The Hon. R.P. WORTLEY (14:45): Supplementary question: will any passengers who come into South Australia on Singapore Airlines be required to do their compulsory two-week self-isolation?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade and Investment) (14:45): The answer is, of course. The international borders are controlled by Border Force and the federal government, and I know that Singapore Airlines have had some conversations in relation to the carrying of passengers.

The Hon. I.K. Hunter interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Hunter!

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: They are very excitable across the chamber today, Mr President. So, yes, the simple answer to the honourable—

The Hon. E.S. Bourke interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Bourke!

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: —member's question is, yes, everybody entering South Australia will have a two-week period, but really that is a matter for the federal government because the Border Force and international border controls are a matter for the federal government.