Australia NewsMore ADF Troops to Be Deployed in Victoria to Fight Virus BattleSavePrintADF (Australian Defence Force) personnel assist with a COVID-19 testing at Melbourne Showgrounds on June 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Darrian Traynor/Getty ImagesAAP8/3/2020|Updated: 8/3/2020More troops are expected to be deployed in Victoria as the state continues to record hundreds of new virus cases each day.Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has flagged announcements on August 4 of harsher penalties and enforcement for Melbourne’s tight restrictions.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAAPAuthorAustralian Associated Press is an Australian news agency.Author’s Selected ArticlesTop Barrister and Charity Boss Found Dead after Child Abuse ArrestFeb 09, 2026Israeli Head Lands in Australia for High-Profile TripFeb 08, 2026ANU Holds Award for Ex-PM Guilty of Human Rights Crimes as Revocation Drags OnFeb 07, 2026Illegal, High-Power E-bikes to Be Crushed in CrackdownFeb 07, 2026Related Topicstroopsvictoriarestrictionsnew casescoronavirus crisisAustralia COVID-19deployedADF
