Call for Australians to come together to respond to coronavirus

David Simpson from the The Australian Grand Prix Corporation announces to the crowd of spectators waiting at the gate that the Australian Grand Prix has officially been cancelled ahead of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix 2020 at the the Albert Park Cir

Australian Grand Prix spokesman David Simpson tells waiting fans that the event has officially been cancelled. Source: AAP

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Even as an economic stimulus package is rolled out to protect Australia's economy, the focus of the response is now turning to reviewing mass gatherings.

The issue has been front and centre at a meeting between federal, state and territory leaders.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a rallying cry for Australians to come together to respond to the coronavirus, warning of challenging months ahead.

In a live televised address to the nation [[Thu evening]], Mr Morrison says Australians should be reassured by the government's 17.6 billion dollar stimulus package.