Psychiatrist and Author Tanveer Ahmed says while the Australian government's emergency stimulus may be "critical" to salvaging the economy, it will also severely weaken free market structures and "semi-nationalise the economy".
The government has unveiled a $66 billion stimulus package designed to be the "bridge to recovery" for businesses on the brink of collapse and assist those left unemployed by the coronavirus crisis.
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has surged in the past 24 hours to over 1,200 as the government warns it will take "draconian measures" to stop the spread of the disease.
WA Premier Mark McGowan says the picturesque Rottnest Island may be turned into a coronavirus quarantine zone as he moves to shut down the state's borders from Tuesday.
Anthony Albanese says despite the government's lack of consultation about its coronavirus stimulus package, Labor will not be "standing in the way" of cash payments for workers and small business.
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says the NSW and Victoria Premiers will push for a complete shutdown of non-essential business nationwide at the national cabinet this evening in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the parliamentary calendar may need to be thrown out the window as the coronavirus pandemic could force the parliament into "emergency mode".
Scott Morrison needs to walk the line between jolting the public into social distancing measures while keeping morale up, The Australian's Paul Kelly says.
Chef Jason Roberts says it is important to be smart about shopping and cooking amid the COVID-19 pandemic because of potential supply shortages as "these times are going to call for desperate measures".
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