Prime Minister ScottMorrisonMP says there will be another phase of support, beyond September when JobKeeper is currently due to expire, which will be targeted where it's needed. He said he had given that assurance to Premier DanielAndrewsMP.
The first morning of the NSW-Victorian border closure operation has seen just two vehicles turned around and no fines issued.
Those granted entry to NSW either had an exemption or documentation proving their entitlement to an exemption. According to the memo, "anyone who returned from Victoria on or after June 24, will need to self-isolate for 14-days since the date of their return". "I have been consistent in saying that there'll be a further phase of support that goes beyond September," the Prime Minister said.
Woolworths will close one of its Melbourne online fulfilment centres for the second time after two workers at the site tested positive for COVID-19.
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