Victoria to announce stage 4 coronavirus lockdown restrictions with federal backing

Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to announce tougher rules to attempt to contain rising community transmission

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The Victorian government is set to announce the details of tougher lockdown measures on Sunday afternoon.

Guardian Australia understands the premier, Daniel Andrews, will spell out the details shortly after lunchtime on Sunday, but they are not expected to include a shutdown of public transport that has been mooted in some media reports.

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