Coronavirus live update Australia: Victoria records 116 new Covid cases and 15 deaths as NSW reports three cases
by Josh Taylor (now) and Amy Remeikis (earlier) from on (#578AE)
Brisbane watches hotspots after youth detention centre outbreak, Victoria's hotel inquiry continues and politicians gather in Canberra for the first time in 10 weeks. Follow today's latest updates
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9.27am BST
That is where we will leave the Australian coronavirus live blog for today. For all the latest world news, you can follow that live blog here.
Here's what we learned today:
8.51am BST
On whether the Victorian government will get the 12-month state of emergency extension through the parliament.
.@Raf_Epstein: Do you think they'll get the 12 months? @FionaPattenMLC: "I'm not sure they can win this.." #Drive
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