Parties considering scaled-back parliament as third coalition member tests positive for coronavirus

A scaled-back parliament is on the cards for the next sitting week, but the major parties are still deciding on the extent of the gathering.

Liberal Senator for NSW Andrew Bragg delivers his first speech in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra. Source: AAP

Parliament is set to deal with the economic stimulus measures to help Australian businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis with two in five politicians absent.

The move comes as a third coalition member, NSW senator Andrew Bragg, revealed he had tested positive to the virus.

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