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So, newly minted NSW premier Dominic Perrottet was on 2GB this morning, discussing a range of issues.

Firstly, he said he has had a “very constructive discussion” with health officials and health minister Brad Hazzard after he was sworn in yesterday.

There’s a number of areas within the road map can be looked at.

There’s a number of issues that I want to raise with our health officials this morning. Whatever we do, we want to make sure it’s done in a way that keeps people safe.

That’s an incredibly positive thing. There’s been a slowdown, but there’s naturally going to be a slowdown if the vaccination rate gets to a high point.

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source: theguardian.com