‘Strong Case’ for Surveillance Testing Regime for Teachers: Aussie PM

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Jan. 6, 2022. Stringer/AFP via Getty Images

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said the Commonwealth would support the states and territories if they pursue a COVID-19 surveillance testing regime for school teachers, but not so much for students.

“I think there is a very strong case about surveillance testing for teachers,” Morrison told reporters in Canberra on Wednesday.