A further loosening of the isolation rules for workers in critical industries is being looked at by the Federal Government as concerns build that staff shortages could see the economy falter. Rapidly rising COVID case numbers over the last fortnight have led to widespread supply chain issues – a trip to your local supermarket will show you that… And so urgent meetings between Morrison Government ministers and industry leaders, including those representing ports, airports, and the farming sectors, took place last night. Reports say work is also underway on a plan to allow close contacts who return a negative rapid test to come back to work in other fields, including child care and education. A lack of rapid antigen tests is the major sticking point… State and territory leaders will be asked to sign up to national rules governing critical industry workforces when they meet for National Cabinet tomorrow.