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An idea to allow children to drive forklifts to relieve workforce pressure was rejected by National Cabinet

An idea to allow children to drive forklifts to relieve workforce pressure was rejected by National Cabinet Source: AAP

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A safe return to school and a proposal for younger forklift drivers were the focus of National Cabinet as Australia passes 2 million COVID cases.

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