The Morrison government has demanded states reopen their borders in July, and that they also crack down on fresh protest rallies planned for the weekend, saying both are jeopardising the economic recovery.
Ahead of Friday's meeting of the national cabinet, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said there were no medical reasons why intrastate travel should not resume by July.
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