The parliament, due to return on August 4, will now return on August 24.
Opposition Labour Leader, Anthony Albanese, accepted that the prime minister’s decision was based on medical advice, but said he is disappointed the government will be avoiding scrutiny.
The new figures come a day after the state reported three deaths and 428 new virus cases, which was the highest ever single-day increase in the country since the pandemic began. A total of 405 health care officers have been infected, including 11 that tested positive overnight, health authorities said on Saturday.
About five million Melburnians have been asked to stay home unless for essential work and to wear a mask in public.
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