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Victoria's Acting Premier blames Federal Government for lockdown

Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino says the lockdown could have been prevented

Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino says the lockdown could have been prevented Source: AAP

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Scrutiny is back on the Federal Government's COVID response, with the government's opponents warning residents in aged care have been left at risk.

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