Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business) Share this | Hansard source

Again, as the Prime Minister and the Minister for Health state, our priority is to keep Australians safe. The Prime Minister said:

There's a global virus and we are seeking to contain the virus.

Unfortunately there will be instances where there will be inconveniences for those who would have been in transit and travelling.

That's regrettable but you have to put Australia’s national interests first.

We will continue implementing border measures to screen passengers on flights and vessels from mainland China and for people who have been in or transited through mainland China in the past 14 days. These measures are all kept under regular review. We will also continue to work in close cooperation with state and territory government authorities and our international partners. The government can reassure Australians that our nation is well-equipped and prepared for this global health challenge.