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PM plans staggered virus exit

Scott Morrison has flagged a resurgence in manufacturing once the coronavirus has been beaten, saying economic sovereignty needs to be safeguarded.

Phillip Coorey
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Australia's economic recovery will be a series of "trials", with some states moving faster than others in lifting COVID-19 shutdown restrictions and potentially gaining a competitive edge, Scott Morrison says.

The Prime Minister has also revealed that work is under way to better safeguard Australia's "economic sovereignty" in the aftermath of the crisis.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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