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Coronavirus Australia live news: 'Careful, safe': Scott Morrison backs NSW plan to reopen; NSW freedoms 'for vaccinated only' as state records 1405 cases

As the nation reaches a major vaccine milestone, Prime Minister Scott Morrison commends Gladys Berejiklian on her plan to ease restrictions.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage
Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Welcome to live updates on Australia's battle with the Covid-19 pandemic.

As the nation reaches a major vaccine milestone, Prime Minister Scott Morrison commends Gladys Berejiklian on her plan to ease restrictions. NSW restrictions will ease at 70 per cent vaccination with international air travel at 80 per cent. Of the 324 new cases in Victoria, 107 are linked to known outbreaks.

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