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Victorian Health Department Ordered to Release Official Advice Behind COVID Restrictions

The court ordered the Department of Health to release information on public health orders including playground closures and curfews.
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Victorian Health Department Ordered to Release Official Advice Behind COVID Restrictions
A sign reading “Go straight home and Isolate” at the exit of a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Highpoint shopping center in Melbourne, Australia, on July 4, 2020. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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A court has ruled that Victoria’s Health Department must process Freedom of Information (FOI) requests related to public health orders implemented during the pandemic.

The documents (briefs) underpinned decisions related to policies like curfews on Victorian citizens, and closing children’s playgrounds during the state’s lockdown periods.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]