Crisis talks: Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier Daniel Andrews receive new health advice

Further restrictions are being considered for Victoria as the PM calls the actions of two Queensland women “regrettable”.

Crisis talks between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Thursday night reportedly included the option of New Zealand-style lockdowns for the state.

It follows Victoria recording its worst day yet with 723 new cases and 13 deaths.

The Prime Minister could not rule out further restrictions as the Government’s expert medical panel met to discuss what measures could be put in place to help the state.

If a New Zealand-type model was adopted, businesses bar essential services would be banned from opening and residents’ movements would be further restricted.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Thursday updated the state on the worst case numbers of the pandemic. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sarah Matray

Speaking on 2GB on Friday, Mr Morrison said there was still “a lot of work to do” to contain the spread of coronavirus.

However, he ruled out the Commonwealth being given authority of the state, saying that had not been considered.

Mr Morrison went on to condemn two Queensland women who allegedly lied about being in Victoria on their border forms, saying their actions were “absolutely regrettable”.

“I hope it’s a lesson for everybody,” he said, adding this was how the virus spreads and puts vulnerable people at risk.

Mr Morrison said although New South Wales had “some challenges”, it did not have cases without a known source. This compares with about 50 a day in Victoria.

Mr Morrison, state and territory leaders will on Friday receive a national security briefing ahead of a National Cabinet meeting next week.

He said while they might have a “slight disagreement” here and there, the working relationship was “strong”.

“My job is quite straightforward and that is to work with everyone I can to keep Australians safe,” Mr Morrison said.

Mr Morrison also encouraged Muslims celebrating the Eid al-Adha festival not to gather in large groups, adding that he and wife Jenny had not been to church since February.

That would mean closing all businesses except for essential services, such as supermarkets and chemists, and also potentially restricting the movement of residents even further.