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Victoria prepares for lockdown; scare at Westpac HQ

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declared a tier 2 state of emergency as his chief medical officer warned a higher-level response – which could force the closure of schools, universities, workplaces and major events – could be reached within the next four weeks.

Mr Andrews said while "that is not yet" it remained a "matter of when, not if", and that Victoria would enforce a state of emergency with greater police powers and penalties.

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