Coronavirus Update - Venue Closures

23 Mar 2020


As of noon Monday 23 March 2020, some facilities and businesses are restricted from operating.

As of noon Monday 23 March 2020, the following facilities are restricted from operating and must not have patrons on-site:
• Pubs, registered and licenced clubs (excluding bottle shops attached to these venues), hotels (excluding accommodation)
• Gyms and indoor sporting venues
• Cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos, and night clubs
• Restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery
• Religious gatherings, places of worship or funerals (in enclosed spaces and other than very small groups and where the 1 person per 4 square metre rule applies).

How long will these measures be in place?

How will businesses be supported during this time?

Why are shopping centres still open?

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

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