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31 December 2019
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Department of Health first notified of undiagnosed pneumonia in China.
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0
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14 January 2020
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World Health Organisation confirmed the potential for human-to-human transmission of COVID-19 during a press briefing.
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0
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20 January 2020
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National Incident Room activated to coordinate the health sector emergency response.
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0
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21 January 2020
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Human coronavirus with pandemic potential was declared as a listed human disease under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
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0
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Answer to question on notice, Department of Health
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23 January 2020
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Enhanced border measures commence at international ports.
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0
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Submission 3 – Attachment 1, p. 1.
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25 January 2020
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First case of COVID-19 in Australia confirmed.
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1
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30 January 2020
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Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) commenced daily meetings.
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9
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1 February 2020
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Travel advice for mainland China raised to level 4 'do not travel' and restrictions imposed on foreign nationals arriving from mainland China.
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12
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18 February 2020
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Government released the Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus.
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15
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1 March 2020
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Travel restrictions imposed on foreign nationals arriving from Iran.
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26
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5 March 2020
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Government commissioned the National Coordination Mechanism to operate through the Department of Home Affairs.
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54
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Answer to question on notice, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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11 March 2020
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$2.4 billion health package announced.
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120
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Answers to question on notice, Department of Health
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11 March 2020
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Travel restrictions imposed on foreign nationals arriving from Italy.
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120
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12 March 2020
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$17.6 billion economic stimulus package announced.
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149
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13 March 2020
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Council of Australian Governments agreed to establish National Cabinet.
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195
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13 March 2020
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National Cabinet endorses restrictions on gatherings of over 500 people.
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195
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Submission 3 – Attachment 1, p. 8.
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15 March 2020
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Cruise ship arrivals from foreign ports banned for an initial 30-day period.
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298
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16 March 2020
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Compulsory self-isolation for international arrivals implemented.
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352
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17 March 2020
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Australians overseas advised to return to Australia.
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437
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Submission 3 – Attachment 1, p. 9.
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18 March 2020
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National Cabinet endorses restrictions on non-essential indoor gatherings of over 100 people.
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559
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Submission 3 – Attachment 1, p. 9.
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18 March 2020
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Human biosecurity emergency declared under Biosecurity Act 2015.
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559
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19 March 2020
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Pratique granted for passengers to disembark the Ruby Princess in Sydney.
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685
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20 March 2020
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Australia's borders closed to all non-citizens and non-residents.
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872
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22 March 2020
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$66.1 billion economic support package for households and businesses announced.
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1368
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22 March 2020
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Government recommends against all non-essential travel within Australia.
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1368
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Submission 3 – Attachment 1, p. 13.
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24 March 2020
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Ban on Australians travelling overseas instated.
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2188
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Submission 3 – Attachment 1, p. 14.
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25 March 2020
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National COVID-19 Coordination Commission announced.
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2415
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27 March 2020
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National Cabinet agreed to mandatory 14 day self-isolation in hotel facilities.
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3162
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29 March 2020
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National Cabinet agreed to moratorium on evictions over the next six months for commercial and residential tenancies in financial distress.
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3950
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30 March 2020
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National Cabinet agreed to limit gatherings to two people (with exemptions).
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4238
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30 March 2020
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$130 billion economic package (including JobKeeper) announced.
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4238
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2 April 2020
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Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package announced.
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5121
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11 April 2020
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Outbreak in Newmarch House (Aged Care Facility) in New South Wales commenced.
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6351
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26 April 2020
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COVIDSafe app launched.
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6887
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1 May 2020
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Government announced a support package for the residential aged care sector.
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6947
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Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Submission 3 – Attachment 1, p. 32
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8 May 2020
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Three-stage plan to begin easing lockdown restrictions announced.
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7085
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26 May 2020
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$250 million JobMaker plan announced.
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7269
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4 June 2020
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HomeBuilder program announced.
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7404
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20 June 2020
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Restrictions reinstated in Victoria to address second wave.
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7603
|
Media release from the Premier of Victoria, 20 June 2020
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12 July 2020
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Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package ended.
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9743
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16 July 2020
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JobTrainer Skills Package announced.
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10 732
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Media release from the Prime Minister, 16 July 2020
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17 July 2020
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400 million incentive to boost jobs for screen industry announced.
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11 119
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Media release from the Prime Minister, 17 July 2020
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21 July 2020
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Prime Minister announced the extension of JobKeeper, at a reduced rate, until 28 March 2021 and the extension of the Coronavirus Supplement until 31 December 2020.
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12 337
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6 October 2020
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Treasurer presented the 2020–21 Budget, with an estimated net operating deficit of $197.9 billion for the 2020–21 financial year.
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27 155
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