Australia Covid live update: military to join police in south-west Sydney; national cabinet meets to chart path out of coronavirus

Scott Morrison will chair a meeting of state and territory leaders to discuss a path to fully reopening the nation based on new vaccination rate modelling. Follow latest updates

10.49pm BST

OK, so the ABC is reporting that a student at Indooroopilly State High School in Brisbane’s west has tested positive to Covid-19 overnight, shutting down the campus for deep cleaning.

Queensland health authorities are due to hold a press conference this morning where we should find out more.

10.45pm BST

NSW Police Commissioner tells @sallyjsara the army will be assisting police on patrols and checks during the lockdown, but won't carry weapons or have their own powers.

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