Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews is scheduled to appear before an inquiry into the state's hotel quarantine failures this afternoon.
A key unanswered question is who authorised the use of private security guards to work at the quarantine hotels.
So far a succession of government ministers, bureaucrats and emergency service personnel have been unable to provide an answer.
Other major stories:
- Italian political leader of the Five Stars Movement, Vito Crimi, proposes three new ways for selecting the news leadership for the future;
- Senior Republicans in the U-S commit to a peaceful transition of power should Democrats win;
- Anger over the decision not to charge three police officers in the U-S for the killing of Breonna Taylor has led to protests in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky;
- In Sport, AC Milan struggles to overcome Norwegian Bodø Glimt 3-2, in the qualifying round for the final stages of the Europa League;
- Cricket legend Dean Jones dies of a heart attack in Mumbai. He was 59.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says Melburnians shouldn't expect major changes on Sunday when some COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Melbourne's rolling 14 day case average has dropped to 26.7.
Mr Andrews says while he'll likely relax more restrictions this weekend than previously announced, a cautious approach is best.
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.
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