Government disputes maritime union claims of inadequate coronavirus checks at ports

By Ashleigh Tullis
Updated January 30 2020 - 2:09pm, first published 6:00am
Concern: The Maritime Union of Australia has raised concerns about Australia's biosecurity as it says there is not an adequate process in place to ensure people arriving on ships in ports are not infected with the virus. Picture: Adam McLean
Concern: The Maritime Union of Australia has raised concerns about Australia's biosecurity as it says there is not an adequate process in place to ensure people arriving on ships in ports are not infected with the virus. Picture: Adam McLean

The maritime union has claimed there is not adequate screenings in place to check for coronavirus infections on vessels arriving at Australian ports, including Port Kembla.

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