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The emergence of the Omicron strain of Covid-19 proves the need for pandemic-specific legislation, according to a senior Victorian government minister.
Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan on Monday said negotiations between the government and crossbench MPs on the Public Health and Wellbeing Amendment (Pandemic Management) Bill were continuing in good faith.
The bill gives the premier and health minister the power to declare a pandemic and the ability to enforce restrictions such as lockdowns, mask-wearing, vaccination mandates, isolation for Covid-19 cases and quarantine for returned travellers.
Victorian Transport Minister Jacinta Allan says negotiations between the government and crossbench MPs on a controversial bill are continuing in good faith
Under the existing state of emergency framework, which is due to expire on December 15, those powers lie with the chief health
