Caravan park peak body argues holiday cabins should remain open for self-isolation

Matthew Kelly
Updated March 26 2020 - 6:35pm, first published 6:30pm
Keeping a safe distance: Leigh Turner with long term residents, Duncan and Nola Langham. Ms Turner said her priority was the safety of the park's permanent residents. Picture: Marina Neil
Keeping a safe distance: Leigh Turner with long term residents, Duncan and Nola Langham. Ms Turner said her priority was the safety of the park's permanent residents. Picture: Marina Neil

The peak body representing Australia's caravan parks has argued that self-contained cabins are ideally suited for managing the spread COVID-19.

Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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