PM Scott Morrison - Media Statement extract 29th March 2020

Indoor and Outdoor Public gatherings

National Cabinet agreed to limit both indoor and outdoor gatherings to two persons only. 

Exceptions to this limit include:

·         People of the same household going out together;

·         Funerals - a maximum of 10 people, (hefty $ fines apply for non-compliance)

·         Wedding - a maximum of 5 people;

·         Family units. 

Individual states and territories may choose to mandate and/or enforce this requirement. 

National Cabinet’s strong guidance to all Australians is to stay home unless for:

·         shopping for what you need - food and necessary supplies;

·         medical or health care needs, including compassionate requirements;

·         exercise in compliance with the public gathering requirements;

·         work and study if you can’t work or learn remotely.

These measures will be in place from midnight tomorrow night. 

Social Distancing - further measures

National Cabinet discussed further restrictions on activities and venues. Overseas experience indicates further restrictions on personal movement and businesses will be required should the severity of the outbreak worsen in Australia.

States and territories agreed they would implement further measures specific to their own region, including closing categories of venues, where medical advice supported this action. These measures would be risk-based and targeted at non-essential activities.

Australians will still be able to access the goods and services needed to safely and sustainably live their lives……….

End of statement