Pressure mounts on Australian government to close schools

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As the United Kingdom moves to close schools, the Australian government is being pressed to do the same.

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Published 19 March 2020 7:20pm

By Jennifer Scherer, Lucy Murray

Presented by Jennifer Scherer

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As the United Kingdom moves to close schools, the Australian government is being pressed to do the same.

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Pressure mounts on Australian government to close schools

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As the United Kingdom moves to close schools, the Australian government is being pressed to do the same.

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As the United Kingdom moves to close schools, the Australian government is being pressed to do the same.

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