Australian borders likely to remain closed until the end of 2020, ABC reported referring to Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham.

"I do sadly think that in terms of open tourist-related travel in or out of Australia, that remains quite some distance off," Senator Birmingham told the National Press Club. 

"Just because of the practicalities of the volumes that are involved and the need for us to first and foremost keep putting health first."

Australia confirms 23 COVID-19 new cases in the past day - this is the lowest indicator since the beginning of the pandemic.