Victoria, NSW and Queensland have introduced harsh new measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, announcing hefty on-the-spot fines for people who break social distancing rules.
The new restrictions came into effect at midnight on Monday as Queensland and Western Australia also flagged further border controls.
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