Concerns over WA's sweeping new powers to address coronavirus

A newly arrived passenger to Hong Kong wears a blue quarantine tracking wrist band

A newly arrived passenger to Hong Kong wears a blue quarantine tracking wrist band Source: Getty Images

As Western Australia threatens to use electronic tracking devices on those breaching isolation rules, there are fears these draconian new laws are here to stay.


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