Murphy says some coronavirus deaths in aged care were avoidable, but can't put a number on it

Health Department Secretary and former chief medical officer Brendan Murphy says some coronavirus deaths in aged care could have been avoided if governments had responded to the outbreak in Victoria faster.

Meanwhile, Western Australia has slightly eased some of its border restrictions with New South Wales and Victoria.

Here's what happened on Tuesday:

• Former chief medical officer Brendan Murphy said some of Victoria's COVID-19 deaths may have been avoidable.
• Western Australia has softened its hard border with Victoria and New South Wales, but it's not a free pass.
• The Prime Minister wants more international arrivals to avoid hotel quarantine, instead allowing them to isolate at home.
• Further shuffling of Victorian ministers was announced, after the resignation of health minister Jenny Mikakos.
• No new cases were reported in Queensland, and New South Wales has now gone four days without a locally acquired case.
• Ten new cases were reported in Victoria, and Melbourne's daily average has dropped to 18.2.