After meeting with state and territory leaders on Sunday night to discuss further measures in the 'war against COVID-19', including the possible closure of schools at a national level, the prime minister Scott Morrison has announced a ‘comprehensive shutdown’ of all non-essential services.
Taking drastic action to limit the spread of coronavirus, he announced the closure of pubs, clubs, cinemas and casinos. At a late-night press conference in Canberra on Sunday, Morrison announced “stage one” closures of some venues to deter indoor mass gatherings.
Victorian schools are set to close on Tuesday, with the state bringing forward the Easter holiday break. NSW is expected to follow suit.