Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Again, for Commonwealth, state and territory governments, the one thing we're all united in is keeping Australians safe during COVID-19. The Australian government has at all times sought to take measures that combat the virus, while, as I said previously, at the same time respecting people's rights and their freedoms. You would also know that states and territories themselves have taken measures under their own laws in respect of COVID-19, and, as you have articulated, this is predominantly done under state and territory public health and emergency management legislation. Again, at all times, though, the Commonwealth will work with state and territory governments—through the national cabinet—to ensure that Australia's COVID-19 response is one that is measured and is one that is appropriate.