After Victoria, NSW also registers new COVID-19 outbreaks

Victoria's Premier is warning police will catch people who are failing to obey restrictions after more than 100 fines were issued in the past 24 hours.

People wearing face masks are seen during a lockdown in Melbourne, Thursday, July 9, 2020. (AAP Image/Luis Ascui) Source: AAP

We talked about the situation in the two most populous Australian states with federal politics expert, Paul Scutti.

• Over 270 cases registered on Sunday in Victoria
• In NSW there are two outbreaks linked to a pub and a gym
• The use of masks is encouraged but not mandatory