Prime Minister Scott Morrison has labelled Premier Daniel Andrews’ roadmap out of lockdown a “crushing” blow to all Australians.
“The announcement that Victorians would continue to live under curfew and be under these restrictions for many months, if not just weeks, in the most harsh of those restrictions, of course is crushing news,” he said.
“And I know Victorians - the feeling out there today is hard. They're frustrated. The mental health of Victorians will be sorely tested. “The plan that was outlined yesterday, I hope, is a worst-case scenario. “I hope it's a starting point. I hope we can move more quickly than that.” Image: News Corp Australia
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