Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan is facing intense backlash from public figures after announcing the state’s borders will remain closed indefinitely.
Mr McGowan confirmed on Thursday the reopening date of February 5 would be abandoned due to surging Omicron cases and low third-dose rates in WA – and offered no alternative for when Aussies can finally travel freely in their own country.
Several newsreaders and television personalities – mostly Perth natives who now live on the east coast or overseas