Prime Minister Scott Morrison says constraints on international travellers looking to enter Australia during the coronavirus crisis will remain in place for the foreseeable future.
Mr Morrison, speaking on Friday afternoon following a meeting of the national cabinet, said states and territories had agreed to maintain current travel restrictions so the quarantine system did not come under further pressure.
"We agreed that international travel constraints on inbound arrivals to Australia should be continued in their current form," Mr Morrison told reporters.
"We look forward to at some point that that might be able to be altered but at this point we are not going to put any further strain on the quarantine arrangements around the country and that will remain in place now nor some months."
Meanwhile, acting chief health officer Paul Kelly said the majority of coronavirus cases in Australia were in the younger age group - despite outbreaks tearing through aged care facilities in Melbourne.
"The vast majority of cases are in that young age group and this is really an important issue for us to consider in our community engagement strategies right across Australia," he told reporters.
"What we are doing is engaging with our youth to make sure that they know that this is not just a disease for elderly people," Professor Kelly told reporters.
People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits. If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus
