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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Jasper Lindell, Dan Jervis-Bardy, Sarah Lansdown

Rapid test supply doubts delay ACT's school return plan

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, who on Thursday said rapid antigen tests would form part of back-to-school safety plans. Picture: Keegan Carroll

A return to classroom learning at the start of the school year now hinges on whether the ACT government can secure enough rapid antigen tests for use in expanded safety measures.

The ACT government is still planning for students to return in less than a fortnight's time but has been unable to guarantee enough rapid antigen tests would be on hand, deferring an announcement that had been expected on Friday.

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