Labor is demanding the federal government establish purpose-built quarantine centres in each state and territory as hotels continue to house the bulk of people entering Australia despite state governments making proposals for facilities outside capital cities. Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese called on the Morrison government to build and run fit-for-purpose quarantine hubs in every jurisdiction. “Hotels are built for tourism, not for medical quarantine,” Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney on Friday. Victoria is the latest state government to ask for the federal government to back a purpose-built facility on the northern fringe of Melbourne. Defence Minister Peter Dutton dismissed the request as political smoke and mirrors, with the federal government expected to stump up $200 million after a $15 million state contribution. Mr Albanese said Prime Minister Scott Morrison was being complacent about quarantine, which along with vaccines was critical to economic recovery. “Enough is enough,” the Labor leader …
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