Political leaders take new steps to curb virus spread after National Cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and advisers speak to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian (on screen) during a National Cabinet meeting to discuss COVID-19

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and advisers speak to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian (on screen) during a National Cabinet meeting to discuss COVID-19 Source: AAP

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Sunday's National Cabinet meeting saw Australia's political leaders enacting drastic new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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