Growing concerns of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has triggered a two week pause on plans to reopen the Australian border to 200,000 international students and workers. In other news, the Victorian Government’s controversial pandemic bill could pass today as Transport Matters MP Rod Barton negotiates six amendments to the bill. Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6
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0:00 Border plan update amid Omicron fears
3:25 National cabinet meeting
4:28 Victoria pandemic bill set to pass
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