Rising COVID-19 cases in Victoria

The Victorian health authorities have announced five new cases of community transmission in the state, taking the total number of infections linked to the recent outbreak to 45.

One of the five cases was a woman working in the Arcade Maidstone aged care facility, which is now in lockdown with residents required to stay in isolation in their rooms. 

Report shows gender paid disparity in Queensland

According to a Gender Equality report published by the Queensland Government, women earn on average 15% less than men and have 30% less superannuation. 

Emundi Chief Executive Office Suzanne Jacobi-Lee told the ABC she faced continued discrimination and a lower salary than that of her male counterparts over her 30 years in business. 

International students return to NSW

South Australia is set to bring back international students. 

The State’s Chief Public Health Officer has approved a plan to allow international students back into the country for study, after serving two weeks' quarantine at the existing facilities.

CBD Medi-hotels will continue to be used for returning Australians under the plan.