Government closes borders to non-Australians

Kirsten Lawson
Updated March 19 2020 - 8:33pm, first published 7:00pm
Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Australia has closed its borders to anyone who is not a citizen, a permanent resident or their immediate family, taking decisive action as coronavirus numbers passed 600.

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Kirsten Lawson

Kirsten Lawson

Political reporter

It's about the truth for me. That means asking questions. Then asking more questions. On the best days, we get answers.

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