Council calls for review of new South Australian border restrictions

Published on 13 August 2020

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Mildura Mayor Simon Clemence has called for a common sense approach to border closures and an immediate review of new South Australian-Victorian border restrictions announced yesterday.

Cr Clemence said the new restrictions would further isolate residents in border communities such as Murrayville, severely restricting, or removing, their access to fuel supplies, employment, and in some cases their own businesses.

The Mayor said Council made contact with Victoria's Cross Border Commissioner Luke Wilson on Wednesday night, highlighting the significant impact of the new restrictions.

Cr Clemence said Commissioner Wilson had been supportive of the region’s plight throughout both the NSW and South Australian border restrictions and looked forward to his continued advocacy on our region’s behalf.

Council will continue to advocate strongly at all levels of government today and in coming days to ensure a solution to the current border restrictions as quickly as possible, adding to the advocacy Council has already undertaken to resolve issues caused by the NSW border closure.

While the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, as well as emergency services, remain the lead responding agencies, Council’s Community Relief Service also continues to operate and provide support. To contact the service phone (03) 5018 8588 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm or email communityrelief@mildura.vic.go.au

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