Breaking NSW has reported 17 COVID-19 deaths and 29,504 new cases. Victoria has six new deaths and 22,429 new cases.
Victoria has recorded 22,429 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths as authorities begin handing out millions of rapid antigen tests to essential workers and vulnerable people.
The number of people in ICU has grown by seven to 129 with 38 on ventilation, three more than the previous day. Meanwhile Australia's consumer watchdog says it is concerned about continued price gouging on RAT kits.
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