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'A matter of national service' to opt in to tracking app, says PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison Source: AAP

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The Federal Government wants at least 40 per cent of Australians to install a mobile phone tracking app to assist with COVID-19 contact tracing.

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