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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has introduced further restrictions for Australians in a bid to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the world.

Cinema chains in Australia and New Zealand are closing their doors from Monday after the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday night ordered a shut down of all non-essential services, saying social distancing measures have failed to slow the spread of Coronavirus in Australia. Morrison told Parliament on Monday the country must prepare for long-term shutdown of non essential activities, closing pubs, gyms, theatres and cinemas for the next six months.

By Anthony D'Alessandro

Victorian schools are set to close on Tuesday, with the state bringing forward the Easter holiday break. NSW is expected to follow suit.

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.

Since the World Health Organisation has recently escalated the international Coronavirus as a pandemic, world leaders have been tightening borders and strengthening isolation regulations for those who have contracted the disease. 

A state-by-state breakdown shows 134 cases are in New South Wales, 57 in Victoria, 46 in Queensland, 19 in South Australia, 17 in Western Australia, six in Tasmania, one in the Northern Territory, and one in the ACT.However Morrison addressed the nation and said schools would indeed remain open despite pleas to have them closed."People are naturally anxious about the issues of schools," he said after a special national cabinet meeting.

Australia’s live music sector is in limbo after the federal government announced a suspension on public gatherings, as part of unprecedented new measures designed to help halt the spread of coronavirus.With effect from Monday, Australians won’t be allowed to gather in groups of 500 or more.The so-called “cautionary" ban applies to “non-essential” gatherings, prime minister Scott Morrison said Friday (March 13), though it won’t extend to schools, universities, public transport or airports.

Australia’s live music sector is in limbo after the federal government announced a suspension on public gatherings, as part of unprecedented new measures designed to help halt the spread of coronavirus.With effect from Monday, Australians won’t be allowed to gather in groups of 500 or more.The “cautionary" ban applies to “non-essential” gatherings, prime minister Scott Morrison said Friday (March 13), though it won’t extend to schools, universities, public transport or airports.

Speaking on the show on Sunday, Paul told the panel that he had been sacked shortly after footage of him venting at the PM had gone viral. 

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Amnesty International has created a petition on their website demanding the proposed Religious Freedom Bill be made null and void.

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