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| Coronavirus Australia latest: 8 May at a glance | |
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| A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across Australia | A summary of the major developments in the coronavirus outbreak across Australia |
| Good evening, and welcome to our daily roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Australia. This is Justine Landis-Hanley bringing you the main stories on Friday 8 May. | Good evening, and welcome to our daily roundup of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Australia. This is Justine Landis-Hanley bringing you the main stories on Friday 8 May. |
| Scott Morrison announces three-step plan to reopen Australia … | Scott Morrison announces three-step plan to reopen Australia … |
| The prime minister, Scott Morrison, and chief medical officer, Prof Brendan Murphy, have laid out a three-step plan to roll back coronavirus restrictions. Morrison said he hoped step three could be achieved by July, but that it would be up to each state and territory to decide what measures they would take, and when. | The prime minister, Scott Morrison, and chief medical officer, Prof Brendan Murphy, have laid out a three-step plan to roll back coronavirus restrictions. Morrison said he hoped step three could be achieved by July, but that it would be up to each state and territory to decide what measures they would take, and when. |
| Step one will see non-work gatherings of up to 10 people in public, and allow five visitors in homes. It will also see retail stores, cafes, restaurants, hairdressers, barber shops and sporting facilities reopening, and auctions and open homes starting back up. Step three is still in the works and will “become clearer as we move through the first two steps,” Morrison said. But step three could see non-work gatherings of up to 100 people allowed; the return of movie theatres, pubs and clubs; and interstate and even cross-Tasman travel resuming. | Step one will see non-work gatherings of up to 10 people in public, and allow five visitors in homes. It will also see retail stores, cafes, restaurants, hairdressers, barber shops and sporting facilities reopening, and auctions and open homes starting back up. Step three is still in the works and will “become clearer as we move through the first two steps,” Morrison said. But step three could see non-work gatherings of up to 100 people allowed; the return of movie theatres, pubs and clubs; and interstate and even cross-Tasman travel resuming. |
| … and states and territories follow suit | … and states and territories follow suit |
| Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania, along with the ACT and the Northern Territory, have already announced the relaxing of coronavirus restrictions following a national cabinet meeting and the federal government’s announcement. | Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania, along with the ACT and the Northern Territory, have already announced the relaxing of coronavirus restrictions following a national cabinet meeting and the federal government’s announcement. |
| The Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, announced the most comprehensive plan to roll back restrictions, starting Saturday. By 10 July the Queensland government hopes to allow gatherings of up to 100 people, reopen entertainment venues, fitness centres and beauty services, and allow intrastate and interstate travel. | The Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, announced the most comprehensive plan to roll back restrictions, starting Saturday. By 10 July the Queensland government hopes to allow gatherings of up to 100 people, reopen entertainment venues, fitness centres and beauty services, and allow intrastate and interstate travel. |
| New South Wales has shied away from easing restrictions further, while the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, said changes would not be announced for Victoria until Monday. Meanwhile, the Northern Territory will stick to its existing three-stage plan to remove most restrictions, commencing last weekend. | New South Wales has shied away from easing restrictions further, while the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, said changes would not be announced for Victoria until Monday. Meanwhile, the Northern Territory will stick to its existing three-stage plan to remove most restrictions, commencing last weekend. |
| NRL players suspended for refusing flu jabs | NRL players suspended for refusing flu jabs |
| Three Gold Coast Titans players, including second-rower Bryce Cartwright, have been stood down for refusing to have flu shots. The Queensland chief health officer, Jeannette Young, said the decision was made after discussions with the NRL over its controversial flu vaccination policy. The NRL announced yesterday that players would be allowed to conscientiously object to the flu vaccination. But Scott Morrison said today that he backed any state government’s decision to apply a ‘no jab, no play’ policy to the NRL. It is unclear whether any other NRL players in Queensland, NSW or Victoria have been stood down. | Three Gold Coast Titans players, including second-rower Bryce Cartwright, have been stood down for refusing to have flu shots. The Queensland chief health officer, Jeannette Young, said the decision was made after discussions with the NRL over its controversial flu vaccination policy. The NRL announced yesterday that players would be allowed to conscientiously object to the flu vaccination. But Scott Morrison said today that he backed any state government’s decision to apply a ‘no jab, no play’ policy to the NRL. It is unclear whether any other NRL players in Queensland, NSW or Victoria have been stood down. |
| New cases associated with Cedar Meats outbreak | New cases associated with Cedar Meats outbreak |
| Melbourne’s Cedar Meats processing plant – the state’s largest coronavirus cluster – knew two workers were infected for several days before they told other staff to stay home. At least 57 workers at Cedar Meats and 13 close contacts, including an aged care worker and a nurse, have tested positive for coronavirus. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services informed Cedar Meats on Monday 27 April that one of its staff had tested positive. A spokeswoman for Cedar Meats had said the company didn’t close down until two days later because it was waiting to see if there would be more cases. But it’s now been revealed that a labour hire company had told Cedar Meats of another infected worker the Wednesday prior. | Melbourne’s Cedar Meats processing plant – the state’s largest coronavirus cluster – knew two workers were infected for several days before they told other staff to stay home. At least 57 workers at Cedar Meats and 13 close contacts, including an aged care worker and a nurse, have tested positive for coronavirus. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services informed Cedar Meats on Monday 27 April that one of its staff had tested positive. A spokeswoman for Cedar Meats had said the company didn’t close down until two days later because it was waiting to see if there would be more cases. But it’s now been revealed that a labour hire company had told Cedar Meats of another infected worker the Wednesday prior. |
| Government delays banking royal commission recommendations | Government delays banking royal commission recommendations |
| Legislative reforms recommended by the banking royal commission will be delayed by six months to allow the financial industry to recover from the coronavirus crisis, the treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, announced today. Labor has criticised the delay, saying it is a “failing” that the government did not implement these recommendations prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. “The government resisted the banking royal commission for years, voted against it 26 times and have dragged their feet on implementation,” Labor’s Anthony Albanese, Jim Chalmers and Stephen Jones said in a statement. | Legislative reforms recommended by the banking royal commission will be delayed by six months to allow the financial industry to recover from the coronavirus crisis, the treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, announced today. Labor has criticised the delay, saying it is a “failing” that the government did not implement these recommendations prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. “The government resisted the banking royal commission for years, voted against it 26 times and have dragged their feet on implementation,” Labor’s Anthony Albanese, Jim Chalmers and Stephen Jones said in a statement. |
| What you need to know: get the most important information from some of our key explainers | What you need to know: get the most important information from some of our key explainers |
| Australia’s coronavirus lockdown rules explained: can I still visit my partner and other questions | Australia’s coronavirus lockdown rules explained: can I still visit my partner and other questions |
| Coronavirus Australia maps and cases: live numbers and statistics | Coronavirus Australia maps and cases: live numbers and statistics |
| Australia’s strict new coronavirus social distancing rules explained: state by state guidelines | Australia’s strict new coronavirus social distancing rules explained: state by state guidelines |
| Free childcare: what do the Australian government’s coronavirus changes mean for my family? | Free childcare: what do the Australian government’s coronavirus changes mean for my family? |
| Am I eligible for the jobkeeper payment? Here’s everything you need to know to register | Am I eligible for the jobkeeper payment? Here’s everything you need to know to register |
| Groceries, telehealth and pharmaceuticals: how older Australians can get help at home | Groceries, telehealth and pharmaceuticals: how older Australians can get help at home |
| Have I already had coronavirus? How would I know and what should I do? | Have I already had coronavirus? How would I know and what should I do? |
| Dangerous cures and viral hoaxes: common coronavirus myths busted | Dangerous cures and viral hoaxes: common coronavirus myths busted |
| What happens to people’s lungs when they get coronavirus? | What happens to people’s lungs when they get coronavirus? |
| Coronavirus vaccine: when will it be ready? | Coronavirus vaccine: when will it be ready? |
| How long does coronavirus live on different surfaces? | How long does coronavirus live on different surfaces? |
| Who is most at risk of contracting coronavirus? | Who is most at risk of contracting coronavirus? |
| How ventilators work and why they are so important in saving people with coronavirus | How ventilators work and why they are so important in saving people with coronavirus |
| Coronavirus key questions: everything you need to know | Coronavirus key questions: everything you need to know |
| Looking for more coverage? Read the latest news from across the Guardian’s global network. | Looking for more coverage? Read the latest news from across the Guardian’s global network. |
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