How The Age covered the pandemic bill

Premier Daniel Andrews said the process had been robust, but it was really a negotiation with three upper house crossbenchers, Reason Party’s Fiona Patten, Greens leader Samantha Ratnam and Animal Justice Party’s Andy Meddick. They negotiated some amendments in exchange for their support such as protection of QR data and reduced fines, however, groups such as Liberty Victoria said there were still big flaws and the bill should not be rushed.