-- The unemployment rate fell to a 14-year low of 4 per cent in February after 77,400 people found jobs.

-- The federal government announced that flood-affected residents in the Kyogle, Tweed, Ballina and Byron local government areas will receive $2000 in additional disaster payments.

-- There were 52,115 new COVID-19 cases nationally.

-- The Coalition government detailed reforms to make medical implants cheaper for people with private health insurance in a move it says will lower premiums.

-- Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan announced that Australia will pursue a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).