There are 81 active coronavirus cases in Victoria, writes CraigDButt, of which 10 are among travellers from interstate. One person from overseas who is currently in Victoria has also tested positive for COVID-19. Read more:
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has said there are some "encouraging signs" in the economy as restrictions ease, afterplacing the country on track for a recession.
Mr Frydenberg cited partial recoveries of the Australian dollar and ASX as signs the June quarter could be better than originally predicted. He is asked that given there was a contraction of 0.3 per cent in the March quarter then surely worse is to follow.
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