Australia is keen to get the ball rolling on a trans-Tasman bubble with New Zealand.

Jacinda Ardern will discuss the idea with her Australian counterpart Scott Morrison and state and territory leaders this afternoon.

Our Prime Minister is cautious about easing travel restrictions too quickly.

But ABC host Michael Rowland told Mike Hosking many Australians are desperate to see it in place, as soon as possible.

“There is quite a lot of concern about a deep recession here in Australia.

"That is a big reason for bringing New Zealand into this attempted collective ANZAC recovery.”

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