NSW Confirms 3 COVID-19 Cases, Australia Total Reaches 4, Hobart Suspected Case at Royal Hobart Hospital — Latest Advice from Melbourne and Adelaide Authorities

Channel 9 latest update: NSW confirms 3 cases of Wuhan atypical pneumonia (COVID-19), including two males aged 30 and 50, both in isolation at Westmead Hospital. Together with 1 case in Victoria (VIC), Australia now has 4 confirmed cases. Both males isolated at Westmead had travelled to China but were on different flights. / The NSW Health Minister is expected to hold a press conference shortly with further details.

Department of Home Affairs Announces Parent Migration Quota Legislation: Contributory Parent Visa Quota Significantly Reduced

The Department of Home Affairs has announced parent migration quota legislation: the Contributory Parent migration quota (cap) has been reduced from 7,175 to 6,096, and the non-contributory parent migration quota has been reduced from 1,500 to 1,275. Those who need to apply are encouraged to submit their parents’ applications as soon as possible to secure a place in the queue. Given the current processing backlog, applications lodged now will face a wait of at least 6 years. Existing clients who have signed agreements are asked to submit their documents at the earliest opportunity so that applications can be lodged on time.

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