Coronavirus NSW live updates: Emergency laws introduced to parliament
The national cabinet of government leaders are meeting tonight to clarify what Aussies are allowed to do under social distancing rules in a bid to crackdown on house-partiers side stepping the bar ban. Meanwhile the HSC will go ahead this year, despite the NAPLAN being cancelled. LIVE UPDATES
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New rules cracking down on people trying to sidestep the closure of pubs and clubs by hosting large house parties will be set out by governments in a bid to end confusion around social distancing.
National leaders are currently meeting to clarify exactly what the public is allowed to do following days of mixed messages after the shut down of non-essential businesses such as night clubs, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and gyms.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will update the media after the cabinet meeting at 9pm.
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