Australia's remaining workers who are stopping the country's economy from collapsing will be given free childcare to allow them to stay in critical roles.
Sky News host Paul Murray says China, "the very nation responsible for the atrocious handling" of coronavirus, is trying to "pretend they are helping" by sending millions-of-dollars-worth of defective personal protective equipment.
The NSW and federal governments are concerned information the Ruby Princess supplied to authorities before it was allowed to dock last month was false as more vessels wait anchored off the coast, Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says.
Anyone wearing a face mask in public to avoid being sicked by COVID-19 is "burning up" vital supplies healthcare workers need on the "high risk" frontline environment and should instead adopt good hygiene, Australian Medical Association Dr Chris Moy says.
A military-style operation will be undertaken off the NSW coast to test thousands of crew members on board eight cruise ships – with Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton accusing some companies of "lying" about their health.
Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles has confirmed four Queenslanders have died from COVID-19, following the death of an 85-year-old man in Toowoomba Hospital overnight.
Adelaide Airport has become a coronavirus cluster after 11 baggage handlers were confirmed to have the virus along with two family members of one of the workers.
Labor frontbencher Tony Burke concedes recalling parliament may be a "logistical nightmare" but insists now is not the time to take "backward steps on accountability".
The US Studies Centre's Professor Simon Jackman believes US President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic will impact and determine the outcome of the upcoming presidential election in November.
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