WA Premier threatens to 'permanently' shut to NSW, page-3

The federal court agreed with McGowan last year that hard borders were the best option to control the spread.

"The Western Australian Government is claiming a "comprehensive victory" in a key legal battle with mining billionaire Clive Palmer, after the Federal Court ruled the state's border closure was more effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19 than any other measure."

And 53 out of 59 electorates agree with him.