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Coronavirus Australia update: Victoria announces 17 new Covid-19 cases and 'significant community transmission' as two Melbourne schools close – live news Coronavirus Australia update: Victoria announces 17 new Covid-19 cases and 'significant community transmission' as two Melbourne schools close – live news
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Daniel Andrews threatens to reintroduce statewide lockdown if outbreaks are not contained. Follow liveDaniel Andrews threatens to reintroduce statewide lockdown if outbreaks are not contained. Follow live
The ABS has the latest trade figures - both imports and exports are down. Particularly with cars and petroleum Meanwhile, the White House trade advisor says the free trade agreement the states have with China “is over”
In New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian has warned NSW businesses to be careful of accepting Victorian travellers at their accomodation hubs
The ABC reports the NSW premier as saying:
Berejiklian also reminded NSW businesses they have the liberty “to accept or reject any traveller”.
That’s mostly aimed at the ski fields, where NSW and Victorian travellers are most likely to mix.
NSW will not be closing its border with Victoria though.
South Australian premier Steven Marshall has announced SA will be moving to its next stage of easing restrictions.
From next Monday, social distancing measures will be reduced from one person per four sq metres to one person per two square metres.
But there will be additional police on SA’s border with Victoria.
For more information on what is happening in Victoria, Mel Davey has put this together:
The ABS has the latest trade figures – both imports and exports are down. Particularly with cars and petroleum.
Geoff Raby, Australia’s ambassador to Beijing between 2007-11, has given an interview to the South China Morning Post saying “Australia derives its strong economy from China” and it needs to repair bilateral ties.Geoff Raby, Australia’s ambassador to Beijing between 2007-11, has given an interview to the South China Morning Post saying “Australia derives its strong economy from China” and it needs to repair bilateral ties.
Greg Hunt spoke about a Covid-19 vaccine this morning. The World Health Organisation has warned it may take two-and-a-half years for a vaccine. On Australia’s international borders, Hunt told Fran Kelly on ABC RN this morning:Greg Hunt spoke about a Covid-19 vaccine this morning. The World Health Organisation has warned it may take two-and-a-half years for a vaccine. On Australia’s international borders, Hunt told Fran Kelly on ABC RN this morning:
On the vaccine timetable:On the vaccine timetable:
The press conference ends after a “how is this not pork barrelling?” in regards to the primary producer grants.The press conference ends after a “how is this not pork barrelling?” in regards to the primary producer grants.
Scott Morrison:Scott Morrison:
Asked if Dyson Heydon’s Australian honours should be revoked in light of the findings of the independent inquiry ordered by the high court after allegations of sexual harassment Scott Morrison says:Asked if Dyson Heydon’s Australian honours should be revoked in light of the findings of the independent inquiry ordered by the high court after allegations of sexual harassment Scott Morrison says:
The prime minister responds with a terse ‘we’re fixing the problem’ when asked why he won’t consider a royal commission into the robodebt debacle:The prime minister responds with a terse ‘we’re fixing the problem’ when asked why he won’t consider a royal commission into the robodebt debacle:
(The difference was, the Coalition took away the human checks when it came to income averaging.)(The difference was, the Coalition took away the human checks when it came to income averaging.)
Asked to clarify what will be happening beyond the September sunset for jobkeeper and the Covid supplment of jobseeker, Scott Morrison says:
And as reported by Murph, the arts and entertainment package *is* coming.
Scott Morrison:
The prime minister takes a question on what more can be done for businesses suffering in the area and pivots it to the future of jobkeeper for the nation:
But of course, the questions are about the bushfire recovery in the area. Asked if the deadline for the clean-up for properties destroyed in the blaze has been pushed back to 31 July, David Littleproud says:
The Eden-Monaro press conference is about this program:
Meanwhile, Scott Morrison’s press conference has got off to an interesting start:
Kezia Purick has resigned as the Speaker of the NT Legislative Assembly, after a finding of corrupt conduct was made against her.
As for advice on what to do with the school holidays coming up, for those in one of the Victorian hotspots, Daniel Andrews says:
The CSPU is calling for support for the National Gallery, which, due to funding cuts and Covid, is struggling to make ends meet:
The National Gallery of Australia has today announced they will cut over 12% of staff in 2020 due to a $3.6 million funding shortfall.
The union representing National Gallery of Australia workers, the CPSU, is calling on the government to exempt Australia’s cultural institutions from the efficacy dividend and restore funding of the National Gallery.
Over the next five years the NGA will be forced to find $6.8m in savings to be sustainable. The gallery is struggling with rising utility costs, building maintenance, falling interest rates and the ongoing efficiency dividend implemented by the federal government.
The gallery’s pre-existing budget woes have been exacerbated by Covid-19. Travel restrictions and a downturn in tourism have hit the NGA, with 80% of the NGAs audience coming from outside Canberra. Whilst the gallery remains open, serious measures to ensure public and staff safety mean that access is restricted and the future exhibitions uncertain.
A voluntary redundancy process will be open this week and will run for three weeks, following this process further staff cuts may need to be considered.
This latest round of cuts is on the back of a 10% cut in staff only four years ago
Some good news for Bomber fans (although it’s against Carlton, so they’ll be fine).