As of midnight last night, Morrison and the national cabinet had banned international travel, brought social sporting activities to a halt, shut down more businesses and advised people to remain in their homes as much as possible.

“Leaders again call on all Australians to do their bit to save the lives of other Australians,” Morrison said.

“Australians should stay at home, unless shopping for essentials, travelling to and from work – where you cannot work from home – going to school and exercising.

“Keep visitors to your home at a minimum. In outdoor spaces do not congregate in groups.”

The government has used the Biosecurity Act to stop Australians leaving the country and bringing back coronavirus.

Beauty salons, pools, libraries, and real estate auctions have also been shut down, alongside the national cabinet’s earlier decision to close pubs, clubs, restaurants, churches and casinos.

Schools remain officially open – though most states have either extended school holidays or encouraged students to stay home.

Hairdressers and barber shops will be allowed to operate, but social distancing must be strictly managed and appointments must be restricted to no more than 30 minutes.

Shopping centres will remain open, but retail premises will be limited to businesses not included in the list of restrictions and food courts will be closed.

States and territories will make decisions surrounding food markets.

Morrison has also promised urgent efforts to increase capacity in the government’s welfare systems.

“I said in the parliament that 2020 for most Australians was going to be their toughest year, and what we have seen unfolding this week has been just that,” Morrison said.

“These are heartbreaking moments in our nation’s history, and story.”

Here are the national cabinet’s latest quarantine measures:

Travel

  • Overseas travel for Australians is banned
  • Exemptions for compassionate grounds, people who are primarily overseas residents, essential travel and travel in the national interest

Social gatherings

  • Weddings are limited to five people
  • Funerals are limited to 10 people
  • No house parties or barbecues
  • Small gatherings in homes still allowed

Food and drink

LOCKED DOWN: 

Restaurants, cafes and food courts open for takeaway only.

STILL OPEN: 

Supermarkets, convenience stores and pharmacies.

Real estate

LOCKED DOWN: 

Real estate auctions, auction houses and open house inspections.

STILL OPEN: 

Private house inspections by appointment.

Beauty and personal grooming

LOCKED DOWN: 

Beauty therapy, tanning, nail salons and tattoo parlours.

STILL OPEN: 

Hairdressers and barbers (up to 30 minute appointments, 1 person per 4sqm).

Entertainment

  • Cinemas closed
  • Gaming centres closed
  • Nightclubs closed
  • Pubs closed
  • Casinos closed
  • Strip clubs and brothels closed
  • Concert halls, theatres, arenas, auditoriums and stadiums closed
  • Indoor and outdoor play centres closed

Sport and recreation

  • Social sporting-based activities stopped
  • No more than 10 people can exercise outside in a group and participants must use social distancing
  • Swimming pools closed
  • Community and recreation centres open for essential services only (food, banking, homeless services)
  • Gyms, saunas, bathhouses, wellness centres, yoga, fitness centres, barre and spin facilities, health clubs closed
  • Boot camps and personal training (outside or inside) stopped

Residential and accomodation

  • States to decide if hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, campsites, caravan parks and boarding houses to remain open
  • States to decide if caravan parks and camping parks remain open
  • Permanent residents and workers excluded

Cultural and community

  • Art galleries, museums, national institutions and historical sites closed
  • Libraries, community centres and youth centres closed
  • Community halls, RSLs and other facilities closed