View from The Hill: Coronavirus hits at the heart of Morrison’s government, with Peter Dutton infected
View from The Hill: Coronavirus hits at the heart of Morrison’s government, with Peter Dutton infected March 13, 2020 10.00pm AEDT Michelle Grattan , University of Canberra It was a sensational day in the ever-escalating coronavirus story, with Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Friday testing positive for COVID-19 and admitted to hospital. Meanwhile, sporting and other organisations prepared for massive changes, after the government’s announcement of the latest moves to try to contain the spread of the virus. In a sweeping set of measures, based on medical advice and unveiled by Prime Minister Scott Morrison following a meeting of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), organisations have been advised against mass gatherings of 500 people or more, a national cabinet of federal and state leaders is being formed, and Australians are being told not to travel abroad unless they really need to. The revelation about Dutton - who recently visi