The federal opposition is demanding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirm if he tipped off the South Sydney Rabbitohs that the COVID-19 self-isolation necessities may very well be lower from seven days to 5.

The Sydney Morning Herald revealed on Sunday the Rabbitohs had been given a heads-up by their primary fan, Albanese, that star participant Damien Prepare dinner, who examined optimistic to COVID final Saturday, may play in Friday evening’s grudge match towards the Sydney Roosters as a result of Wednesday’s assembly of nationwide cupboard may wind again the isolation interval to 5 days.

Albanese ducked questions on the Nationwide Press Membership on Monday concerning the change to isolation guidelines.

“On Thursday evening – way more element than anybody wanted however you requested the query – if Melbourne beat Parramatta, then Souths will play Easts, as I nonetheless name them, not simply this Friday however within the first finals. So, I don’t assume it issues. I believe plenty of gamers might be rested and I encourage Souths’ coach to ensure they regulate the semi-final, which is what actually issues,” he mentioned.

Requested instantly if Prepare dinner would have the ability to play, Albanese mentioned: “That primarily is a call for Premier [Dominic] Perrottet.”

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Nationwide cupboard will meet in Sydney on Wednesday and Perrottet is main the cost to wind again the isolation interval from seven days to 5, topic to recommendation from Australia’s chief medical officers.

Some states, together with Victoria and Queensland, have indicated they’re extra cautious concerning the change in isolation guidelines.

South Sydney has subsequently dominated out naming Prepare dinner for Friday evening’s recreation however Liberal well being spokeswoman Anne Ruston mentioned that earlier than the election Albanese had campaigned for extra transparency across the strategy of nationwide cupboard and their decision-making.