Concerns over when cruise industry will restart as safety protocols debated

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Health Minister Greg Hunt said today New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland are expected to be the first states to resume cruising in Australia. 9News

, however key details like safety protocols are yet to be determined by authorities which could cause further delays.

"Work has advanced significantly with states and territories, it will be up to them to ensure they are ready and feel they are in a position to do this. However, he emphasised it is up to states and territories to feel "prepared, comfortable and ready" in restarting and that the federal government would wait on them to agree on safety protocols.Mr Hunt said the government is waiting for state and territories to confirm safey protocols.

President of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises Australia Marguerite Fitzgerald agreed it was a "breakthrough development" welcomed by many Australian tourism and food suppliers.

 

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