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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Adeshola Ore

Covid funding to states should be extended, Daniel Andrews says

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews speaks to media.
Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, says his state faces increased demand on the healthcare system due to people delaying routine check ups. Photograph: Luis Ascui/AAP

Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has reignited calls for the commonwealth to extend its increased health funding for Covid, warning the effects of the pandemic will not end after winter.

But the state opposition has lashed the Andrews government, saying the pressure has been caused by “years of Labor mismanagement” prior to the pandemic.

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