Coronavirus Australia live news:NSW reopening a sign of hope to the nation, Scott Morrison says
The Prime Minister has praised Dominic Perrottet's announcement of a fast-tracked pathway out of lockdown.
Welcome to live updates on Australia's continuing battle with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told Australians that NSW hitting its 70 per cent full vaccination target should act as a sign of hope to other states and territories.
It comes as new Premier Dominic Perrottet announced changes in several settings as NSW prepares for freedom on Monday.
Victoria has recorded 1638 new cases and two deaths.
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