The Morrison government has declared Friday's national cabinet meeting a flashpoint for the future of the federation, amid an avalanche of business criticism over the economic and personal tolls being caused by arbitrary state border closures.
With pleas pouring in from almost every sector, including travel, tourism, agriculture, retail and manufacturing for a more co-ordinated approach, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will push the states to agree to nationally consistent principles governing interstate travel.
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