The news is significant given increasing evidence that both the Oxford and Pfizer jabs significantly reduce transmission of COVID, stopping the virus ‘leak out’.
Auckland University of Technology's Michael Lueck argues New Zealand's proposed green tax would favour richer travellers.
The reduction has coincided with the school reducing its capacity, and will now accept just 20 students when the next round of training begins.
The news came despite speculation the date was to be revealed today and following Australia seemingly rushing to change its laws to facilitate a quick opening.
The Grattan Insitute's Stephen Duckett argues the federal government must tell us what proportion of the population will need to be vaccinated before Australia opens its borders.
New BITRE statistics reveal the monthly price index hit just 69.9 in December – it’s lowest since February 2013. It comes as the ACCC says competition is keeping down prices for consumers.