Pacific Islanders could quarantine in Darwin, before moving to Victoria

Andrew Miller
Updated November 18 2020 - 11:01pm, first published November 16 2020 - 7:30am
WORKER OPTIONS: Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes says she's looking at a number of options, to get Pacific Island workers into the state.
WORKER OPTIONS: Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes says she's looking at a number of options, to get Pacific Island workers into the state.

The Victorian government is exploring the possibility Pacific Island and seaonsal workers could be quarantined in the Northern Territory, before they come to the state.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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