The international arrivals limit is expected to be a major subject of discussion at a National Cabinet meeting today.
Australians stranded overseas are waiting to see if state and territory leaders will agree to the Prime Minister's plan to increase the cap on international arrivals.
New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland are keen accept an extra 500 people each week.
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More than 27,000 Australians are stranded overseas.
Also on the agenda, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to unveil a $2 billion extension of the COVID-19 emergency response.
It will allow Telehealth and home delivery of medicine services to be extended to March next year.
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