The NSW Government will impose strict penalties on Melbourne residents in outbreak areas who seek to enter NSW in defiance of the NSW public health orders. These orders will incorporate the same restrictions as those being put in place in Victoria.
Individuals who fail to comply with the new rules could face up to six months in prison or a fine of up to $11,000 or both.
The NSW Order will prevent travel from Melbourne hotspots to NSW unless it is a NSW resident returning home or in very special circumstances, such as to obtain urgent medical care or for compassionate reasons.
Anybody who has been in a hotspot in the past 14 days, including NSW residents, will be subject to a stay at home direction for two weeks.
There will also be restrictions on visiting residential aged care facilities or a health service.
The following COVID-19 restrictions have been eased from today:
- The number of people allowed inside indoor venues will be determined by the ‘one person per 4 square metre’ rule, with no upper limit. This includes function centres.
- Kids’ and adult community sport can recommence.
- Cultural and sporting events at large stadiums, racecourses and motor racing tracks will be allowed up to 25 per cent of their normal seated capacity to a maximum of 10,000. These events must be ticketed and seated and follow strict guidelines.
- Alcohol can still be served to seated patrons only, including at conference and function venues.
- Cinemas, theatres and concert halls can reopen subject to the one person per 4 square metre rule.
The rules on gathering remain the same: 20 guests inside the home and 20 for gatherings in a public place.
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