PM unveils details for nationwide mental health pandemic plan as states ease restrictions | ABC News

Scott Morrison’s cheering-on the gradual re-opening of businesses in some pockets around the country this weekend after another Cabinet meeting with Premiers and Chief Ministers.

Their video hook-up has been given more reminders from Treasury and the Reserve Bank of how much the economy’s hurting.

But on the upside, leaders got slightly better news on the mental effects of the shutdown as they pumped tens of millions of dollars into extra services for those who are struggling.

National Affairs Correspondent Greg Jennett reports from Parliament House.

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Scott John Morrison is an Australian politician who is the 30th and current prime minister of Australia. He took office in August 2018 upon his election as leader of the Liberal Party, and subsequently led the Coalition to victory at the 2019 federal election.

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