Australia - Population: 25,203,198
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
2020-05-02 Domestic travel restrictions "From midnight on Friday [Saturday morning], you will be able to go for a drive," she said, adding t... ABC News
2020-04-07 Awareness campaigns "Stay at home over Easter," PM Scott Morrison said... ABC News
2020-03-29 Economic measures $1.1 billion to support more mental health, Medicare and domestic violence services... Aust Govt
2020-09-03 Strengthening the public health system $10.4 million funding boost for COVID-19 research in Australia. ... Aust Govt
2020-08-05 Economic measures $33 million support package to help Victorian childcare services remain open for vulnerable families... Aust Govt
2020-07-17 Economic measures $400 million incentive for studio productions. Seven year program to attract film and television pro... Aust Govt
2020-08-09 Isolation and quarantine policies 2. Persons travelling from a place outside of South Australia (other than Victoria). All persons arr... SA State Govt
2020-08-09 Border closure  3. Persons travelling from Victoria. A person travelling from Victoria is prohibited from entering ... SA State Govt
2020-03-01 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies 14 days self-quarantine, for nationals arriving from China, Italy, Iran or South Korea... IATA
2020-03-01 Isolation and quarantine policies 14 days self-quarantine, for nationals arriving from China, Italy, Iran or South Korea... IATA
2020-04-18 Strengthening the public health system 58 million face masks arrive to protect health workers from COVID-19... Australian Govt
2020-09-05 Limit public gatherings 150 people will be allowed at funerals and weddings instead of the current limit of 100.... ABC News
2020-04-26 Economic measures A $16.8 million rescue package for the arts sector was announced by the Victorian Government in a bi... ABC News
2020-08-06 Other public health measures enforced ACT residents can return home from Victoria by air, but are required to enter quarantine until 14 d... ACT State Govt
2020-05-30 Closure of businesses and public services ACT reveals coronavirus 'recovery plan' as restrictions ease, allowing gyms, beauty parlours to reop... ABC News
2020-03-28 Surveillance and monitoring ADF personnel will bolster local police efforts in visiting the homes and residences of Australians ... Australia MoH
2020-05-06 Economic measures APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing... NZ Beehive
2020-08-02 Curfews A curfew is in place between the hours of 8pm until 5am. This means you must be at your home during ... Vic Dept Health
2020-03-20 Economic measures Additional funding of $444.6 million to strengthen the aged care industry, with specific mechanisms ... Ministry of Health
2020-03-12 Strengthening the public health system Additional masks and funding... Department of Health
2020-09-07 Strengthening the public health system A free COVID-19 vaccine will be available progressively throughout 2021 in Australia, if promising t... Aust Govt
2020-05-25 Limit public gatherings Aged care visits - move to national restrictions of two visitors, once a day.... Tas State Govt
2020-03-25 International flights suspension All Australians will be barred from leaving the country to travel overseas, with small exceptions fo... SBS News
2020-08-09 Other public health measures enforced All Essential Travellers, except those that are classified as National and State security and govern... SA State Govt
2020-07-13 Schools closure  All Year 11 and Year 12 students in these areas will go back to school for Term 3 as planned from 13... Aust Govt
2020-08-08 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival All arrivals to the Northern Territory (NT) must: fill in a Border Entry Form; complete 14 days of m... NT State Govt
2020-08-08 Isolation and quarantine policies All arrivals to the Northern Territory (NT) must: fill in a Border Entry Form; complete 14 days of m... NT State Govt
2020-08-06 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival All incoming passengers from Victoria will be met at the airport and required to provide evidence th... ACT State Govt
2020-05-08 Limit public gatherings All indoor and outdoor gatherings can have a maximum of 10 people (including children). ... ACT Govt
2020-08-07 Border closure  All international travel is banned. ... NSW State Govt
2020-04-23 Economic measures All mutual obligation requirements have been lifted up to and including Friday 22 May 2020. That me... Aust Govt
2020-03-22 Public services closure  All non-essential services in New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory will b... SBS News
2020-03-22 Closure of businesses and public services All non-essential services in New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory will b... SBS News
2020-07-24 Strengthening the public health system All states and territories welcomed the support that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is providing... Aust Govt
2020-07-24 Military deployment All states and territories welcomed the support that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is providing... Aust Govt
2020-03-20 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies All travellers to Australia are required to self-isolate for 14 days, either at home or in a hotel.... Aust Govt
2020-03-20 Isolation and quarantine policies All travellers to Australia are required to self-isolate for 14 days, either at home or in a hotel.... Aust Govt
2020-06-24 Strengthening the public health system Almost 90 clinics have been established across Victoria to test people with cold and flu symptoms fo... Aust Govt
2020-03-20 Awareness campaigns A national campaign has launched to inform all Australians about the coronavirus (COVID-19).... Ministry of Health
2020-08-08 Border closure  Anyone can enter Queensland unless they have been in a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days. The tig... Qld State Govt
2020-03-25 Domestic travel restrictions Anyone entering Queensland from the air or by road will be forced to isolate themselves for 14 days ... SBS News
2020-04-14 Testing policy Anyone with flu symptoms in outbreak centres including Sydney's inner west, Waverley, Woollahra, Ran... ABC News
2020-08-02 Partial lockdown As much as you can, you must stay at home. When you leave home, you must use a face covering, unless... Vic Dept Health
2020-03-27 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Aust Defense Force (ADF) assistance will be provided under the Defence Assistance to the Civil Commu... Australia MoH
2020-03-25 Testing policy Australia's deputy chief medical officer says authorities will soon announce recent overseas travel ... SBS News
2020-08-11 Domestic travel restrictions Australia's remote Northern Territory (NT) will keep its borders closed to coronavirus-affected stat... RNZ
2020-05-05 Economic measures Australia and New Zealand are committed to introducing a trans-Tasman COVID-safe travel zone as soon... Aust Govt
2020-03-29 Partial lockdown Australia goes into level 3 shutdown: Everyone should stay home unless you are: shopping for essenti... Aust Govt
2020-03-26 Testing policy Australia is set to receive a shipment of 1.5 million "finger-prick" or "point-of-care" coronavirus ... ABC News
2020-07-16 Economic measures Australian Government will invest $2 billion to give Australians access to new skills by retraining ... Aust Govt
2020-02-17 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Australian Health Sector Emergency Plan Activated... Department of Health
2020-03-28 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Australians returning home will not be allowed to complete the mandatory 14-day self-isolation perio... ABC News
2020-03-28 Isolation and quarantine policies Australians returning home will not be allowed to complete the mandatory 14-day self-isolation perio... ABC News
2020-08-19 Strengthening the public health system Australians will be among the first in the world to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, if it proves success... Aust Govt
2020-05-01 Awareness campaigns Avoid sharing cups, utensils and cigarettes. Regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are t... NT Govt
2020-03-26 Economic measures Big 4 banks allowing mortgage payments to be placed on hold but will capitalise interest... ABC News
2020-06-05 Border closure  Border-control checkpoints have been set up at 12 locations along the border for travellers entering... Aust Govt
2020-05-18 Other public health measures enforced Businesses across Western Australia will need to prepare a COVID Safety Plan before they re-open, t... WA State Govt
2020-09-05 General recommendations Businesses would still be encouraged to split staff into separate groups and to discourage congestio... ABC News
2020-09-05 Closure of businesses and public services But businesses will now be able to serve food and alcohol to seated patrons at the bar, as a result ... ABC News
2020-04-26 Surveillance and monitoring COVIDSafe app released. The COVIDSafe app speeds up contacting people exposed to coronavirus (COVID... Aust Govt
2020-05-11 Closure of businesses and public services Campgrounds and caravan parks will also be able to go back to normal operations but gatherings shoul... SA State Govt
2020-03-01 Visa restrictions Citizens from China, Italy, South Korea, Iran, Cruise Ship are not allowed to enter country for 14 d... IATA
2020-05-18 Closure of businesses and public services Community and local government facilities and libraries allowed to open for up to 10 people. Park ex... Tas State Govt
2020-04-27 Economic measures Coronavirus Supplement is a $550 per fortnight top-up payment for people on welfare. Payments will b... ABC News
2020-06-22 Awareness campaigns Don’t visit friends and family. Don’t go on holiday. Don’t go to work. Stay home.... Vic State Govt
2020-04-03 Awareness campaigns During the Easter period, places of worship must remain closed to the public. Services will be strea... Aust Govt
2020-05-08 Awareness campaigns Each step we take needs to be underpinned by a strong commitment from all of us to: stay 1.5 metres ... Aust Govt
2020-05-15 Limit public gatherings Easing of restrictions in NSW: outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people; cafes and restaurants can seat... NSW State Govt
2020-05-15 Closure of businesses and public services Easing of restrictions in NSW: outdoor pools open... NSW State Govt
2020-08-08 Isolation and quarantine policies Everyone, including children, must quarantine in government arranged accommodation. You will need to... Qld State Govt
2020-04-16 Economic measures Federal Government guarantees domestic aviation network... Australian Govt
2020-04-13 Strengthening the public health system Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced an additional $3 million to aid research institutes ... ABC News
2020-03-18 Isolation and quarantine policies From 1 May 2020, you must have had your influenza vaccination to visit an aged care facility.... Ministry of Health
2020-03-18 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies From 1 May 2020, you must have had your influenza vaccination to visit an aged care facility.... Ministry of Health
2020-08-04 Economic measures From 4 August, mutual obligations requirements for job seekers apply. ... Aust Govt
2020-08-02 Emergency administrative structures activated or established From 6pm on Sunday 2 August, if you live in metropolitan Melbourne, Stage 4 restrictions apply.... Vic Dept Health
2020-07-08 Border closure  From 8 July, you’ll need a border entry permit to travel from Victoria to NSW. The permit is valid... Aust Govt
2020-03-20 Border closure  From 9pm AEDT 20 March 2020, our borders are closed except for Australian citizens, residents and im... Aust Govt
2020-05-10 Limit public gatherings From 10 May 2020, you can have a maximum of five visitors to your home who are from the same househo... Qld State Govt
2020-07-01 Emergency administrative structures activated or established From 11.59pm on Wednesday 1 July, there will be changes in restrictions to respond to the increase i... Aust Govt
2020-08-05 Closure of businesses and public services From 11:59pm Wednesday 5 August, workplaces in Melbourne must be closed unless: the workplace is par... Vic Dept Health
2020-08-02 Requirement to wear protective gear in public From 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August everyone in the state of Victoria must wear a face covering whenever... Aust Govt
2020-08-05 Partial lockdown From 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August, Stage 3 – Stay at Home restrictions apply in regional Victoria... Vic Dept Health
2020-08-05 Other public health measures enforced From 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August, employers that require their staff to attend a work site must is... Vic Dept Health
2020-08-07 Domestic travel restrictions From 12.01am Friday 7 August, returning New South Wales residents will only be allowed to return thr... NSW State Govt
2020-04-20 Psychological assistance and medical social work From 20 April, an essential shopping and delivery service called Cahoots Connects will be provided t... WA State Govt
2020-05-01 Limit public gatherings From Friday 1 May, up to 2 adults and their dependent children will be allowed to visit another hous... NSW State Govt
2020-07-10 Border closure  From July 10, Queensland will welcome travellers from every state except Victoria, whose citizens wi... ABC News
2020-08-06 Closure of businesses and public services From Thursday 6 August, only the children of permitted workers and vulnerable kids will be able to a... Vic Dept Health
2020-07-01 Limit public gatherings From today, indoor venues including pubs, cafes and restaurants, as well as functions, can hold any ... ABC News
2020-03-25 Limit public gatherings Funerals will be limited to 10 people - who must stand 1.5 meters away from each other. Weddings can... SBS News
2020-05-11 Limit public gatherings Funerals – increase from 10 to 20 attendees. Aged care visits – one visit per week and no more t... Tas State Govt
2020-05-18 Limit public gatherings Gatherings increase to 10 people (except visitors to households, which is capped at 5 people) for in... Tas State Govt
2020-03-22 Economic measures Government’s new $66 billion coronavirus stimulus to provide relief for small business, casuals an... SBS News
2020-05-15 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Governor-General extended the human biosecurity emergency period for three months from 17 June 2020 ... Aust Govt
2020-03-27 Domestic travel restrictions Grey Nomads and other interstate travellers should return to and stay at home.... Aust Govt
2020-07-01 Surveillance and monitoring Health Minister Steven Miles warned that "strict penalties will apply for people who lie to us about... ABC News
2020-04-10 Strengthening the public health system Homeless get access to Victorian aged-care facilities to recover from coronavirus... SBS News
2020-08-15 International flights suspension If you are an Aust citizen or a perm resident you cannot leave Australia due to COVID-19 restriction... Aust Govt
2020-08-02 Domestic travel restrictions If you are leaving home to exercise or for shopping, you cannot travel more than 5km from your home.... Vic Dept Health
2020-06-05 Isolation and quarantine policies If you arrive in the Northern Territory from interstate, you’ll need to quarantine for 14 days. Yo... Aust Govt
2020-06-22 General recommendations If you do have to see people, keep your distance. No handshakes and no hugs. Maintain good hygiene. ... Vic State Govt
2020-07-08 Domestic travel restrictions If you live outside metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, there are only three reasons to enter... Aust Govt
2020-09-02 Economic measures If you’ve been unable to return to Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions and are experiencing fin... Aust Govt
2020-03-01 Economic measures Implementation of an economic response to the coronavirus totalling $17.6 billion across the forward... Department of Health
2020-05-11 Schools closure  In New South Wales, students are expected to begin returning to school one day a week from May 11.... ABC News
2020-03-22 Schools closure  In Victoria, school holidays will also be brought forward to enable schools to close from Tuesday. S... SBS News
2020-08-02 Requirement to wear protective gear in public Individuals who do not wear a face covering and do not have a lawful reason can be fined $200.... Vic Dept Health
2020-04-30 Visa restrictions International students working in aged care, as nurses and in supermarkets have had student hours ex... Aust Immigration
2020-07-13 Border closure  Introduction of caps on international passengers flows... Aust Govt
2020-07-21 Economic measures JobKeeper Payment and Coronavirus Supplement extended. The Australian Government is extending the Jo... Aust Govt
2020-04-14 Economic measures Joint Ministerial Statement affirming commitment to ensuring supply chain connectivity amidst the CO... NZ MFAT
2020-05-25 Schools closure  Kindergarten to Year 6 students return to learning at school. Year 11 and 12 students at extension s... Tas State Govt
2020-05-11 Schools closure  Kindy, prep, years 1, 11 and 12 students back at school... Qld State Govt
2020-03-26 Awareness campaigns Language barriers in parts of the Northern Territory are being broken down so all Australians can ac... SBS News
2020-03-15 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Last month, Australia's competition watchdog flipped a key rule of consumer law in response to the c... ABC News
2020-03-13 Limit public gatherings Mass gatherings of more than 500 banned... Department of Health
2020-03-31 Limit public gatherings Meals will be delivered to elderly Australians to help them stay at home, thanks to nearly $60 milli... SBS News
2020-03-25 Psychological assistance and medical social work Mental health services have experienced a rise in demand as Australians seek help during the coronav... SBS News
2020-04-06 Strengthening the public health system More than 40,000 retired health professionals to be reinstated in fight against coronavirus... SBS News
2020-08-05 Domestic travel restrictions Most regional travel restrictions were removed on Friday, 5 June 2020. Travel is now permitted throu... WA State Govt
2020-06-09 Economic measures Mutual obligation requirements for job seekers will recommence, in a limited capacity, from Tuesday ... Aust Govt
2020-04-09 Economic measures NSW Government would provide free pre-school for the next six months at a cost of around $50 million... ABC News
2020-04-02 Isolation and quarantine policies NSW Police say the state's coronavirus isolation rules will last for at least 90 days.... SBS News
2020-04-02 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies NSW Police say the state's coronavirus isolation rules will last for at least 90 days.... SBS News
2020-04-09 Domestic travel restrictions NSW Police to launch criminal investigation into Ruby Princess saga as deaths linked to ship grow. S... ABC News
2020-07-01 General recommendations NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian commanded people not to travel to Melbourne at all and encouraged NSW... ABC News
2020-04-13 Economic measures NSW announces $440 million coronavirus rent relief package... SBS News
2020-04-08 Awareness campaigns NSW introduces fines of $5,000 for people spitting and coughing on frontline coronavirus workers... SBS News
2020-05-25 Schools closure  NSW public school students to return to classrooms full time after coronavirus shutdown... ABC News
2020-04-08 Economic measures NT Government announces $180 million coronavirus rescue package for Territory businesses... ABC News
2020-05-01 Limit public gatherings NT Government releases COVID-19 Safety Plan checklist for businesses... ABC News
2020-03-25 Public services closure  Nail salons, libraries, public pools, galleries, museums, youth centres, community halls, clubs, RSL... SBS News
2020-03-25 Closure of businesses and public services Nail salons, libraries, public pools, galleries, museums, youth centres, community halls, clubs, RSL... SBS News
2020-05-05 Other public health measures enforced National Cabinet agreed that supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to corrections facilities... Aust Govt
2020-04-24 Other public health measures enforced National Cabinet agreed the ‘National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles’ ... Aust Govt
2020-07-10 Surveillance and monitoring National Cabinet agreed to a national review of hotel quarantine arrangements. ... Aust Govt
2020-05-05 Emergency administrative structures activated or established National Cabinet agreed to establish a three step framework to gradually remove baseline restriction... Aust Govt
2020-08-21 Economic measures National Cabinet agreed to resume the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS... Aust Govt
2020-08-21 Visa restrictions National Cabinet agreed to resume the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS... Aust Govt
2020-05-08 Surveillance and monitoring National Cabinet also committed – as part of the three-step plan – to regular reviews and stockt... Aust Govt
2020-05-01 Limit public gatherings National Cabinet considered and endorsed ‘National Principles for the Resumption of Sport and Recr... Aust Govt
2020-08-21 Emergency administrative structures activated or established National Cabinet endorsed the Commonwealth, State and Territory Plan to Boost Aged Care Preparedness... Aust Govt
2020-05-01 Strengthening the public health system National Cabinet endorsed the draft ‘Code of Conduct on Pandemic Procedures’ for residential age... Aust Govt
2020-04-16 Limit public gatherings National Cabinet re-emphasised that the one person per four square metres rule does not apply in sch... Australian Govt
2020-03-29 Awareness campaigns National Cabinet welcomed the new coronavirus app and WhatsApp channel that were released today by t... Aust Govt
2020-05-01 Economic measures National cabinet has nominated July as the target for establishing a safe economy, with physical dis... Aust Govt
2020-05-11 Domestic travel restrictions National parks and reserves – open to residents for exercise within 30km of their home.... Tas State Govt
2020-06-05 Border closure  New South Wales currently doesn’t have any border restrictions, so if you or a member of your hous... Aust Govt
2020-04-29 Limit public gatherings No more than two people should be out in public together, with the exception of family and household... Aust Govt
2020-07-31 Isolation and quarantine policies Non-Tasmanian and Tasmanian residents entering mandatory government-designated accommodation are req... Tas State Govt
2020-03-20 Limit public gatherings Non-essential indoor gatherings of fewer than 100 people permitted if in a given occupied space, the... Aust Govt
2020-03-25 Strengthening the public health system Non-urgent elective surgeries in Australia's public and private hospitals will be banned from midnig... ABC News
2020-03-22 Limit public gatherings No non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people outside or more than 100 people inside. All non-... Aust Govt
2020-06-05 Border closure  No one can enter WA from outside the state unless they've been granted an exemption.... Aust Govt
2020-05-08 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Our three-step plan provides a pathway for jurisdictions to move towards COVID safe communities in a... Aust Govt
2020-03-22 General recommendations PM urged Australians to cancel all non-essential domestic travel.... SBS News
2020-04-21 Strengthening the public health system PPE stocks and other equipment such as ventilators are now largely sufficient to meet expected deman... Australian Govt
2020-08-26 Economic measures Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment for Tasmania. Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is a lump sum payment ... Aust Govt
2020-08-02 Requirement to wear protective gear in public People in New South Wales are strongly encouraged to use masks in high-risk public settings to help ... Aust Govt
2020-04-08 Awareness campaigns People who deliberately try to spread the coronavirus to Australia's healthcare workers could spend ... SBS News
2020-08-06 General recommendations People who have been in the Greater Sydney Area or the City of Newcastle are advised not to visit o... ACT State Govt
2020-08-26 Economic measures People who live in New South Wales and South Australia but work in Victoria are now eligible for a $... Aust Govt
2020-08-07 Other public health measures enforced Permitted workplaces have until 11:59pm on Friday 7 August to implement their COVID Safe Plan.... Vic Dept Health
2020-07-20 Schools closure  Prep to Year 10 will return to school on Monday 20 July through remote and flexible learning... Aust Govt
2020-08-05 Schools closure  Primary and secondary students return to remote and flexible learning from Wednesday 5 August.... Vic Dept Health
2020-03-24 General recommendations Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Australians to stay home except for essential trips, orderin... SBS News
2020-04-02 Limit public gatherings Public gatherings, excluding household members, have been reduced to a maximum of two people.... Aust Govt
2020-05-18 Limit public gatherings Public gatherings - indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings of up to 20 people; weddings and funerals... WA State Govt
2020-03-22 Closure of businesses and public services Pubs, licensed clubs and hotels (excluding accommodation), places of worship, gyms, indoor sporting ... Aust Govt
2020-03-22 Public services closure  Pubs, licensed clubs and hotels (excluding accommodation), places of worship, gyms, indoor sporting ... Aust Govt
2020-06-05 Border closure  Queensland borders remain closed. Only residents, essential workers and those with a valid border pa... Aust Govt
2020-08-11 Border closure  Queensland re-closed its borders to New South Wales - which includes Sydney - and the Australian Cap... RNZ
2020-04-10 Strengthening the public health system Recently retired medical staff sought in South Australia's health recruitment drive to fight coronav... SBS News
2020-05-11 Domestic travel restrictions Regional travel is to be permitted. Getting back travelling within the state will be a great way to ... SA State Govt
2020-05-18 Domestic travel restrictions Regional travel restrictions relaxed, with travel allowed between: South West, Great Southern, Wheat... WA State Govt
2020-08-07 Isolation and quarantine policies Returning NSW residents must also go into mandatory hotel quarantine for 14 days, at their own expen... NSW State Govt
2020-05-01 Limit public gatherings Shopping centres open... ABC News
2020-06-22 Other public health measures enforced Ski season and accommodation facilities with communal spaces will also open, but with increased scre... Vic State Govt
2020-04-27 Isolation and quarantine policies Some recreational activities allowed again (no more than 10 people) The government has also announce... ABC News
2020-03-22 Domestic travel restrictions South Australia and Western Australia will effectively close their borders on March 24 at 4pm anyone... SBS News
2020-05-12 Limit public gatherings Sport and exercise can resume if you can keep your distance (at least 1.5 metres apart), you are not... Vic State Govt
2020-05-11 Limit public gatherings Sporting clubs will be able to recommence some outdoor training in groups of no more than 10, with c... SA State Govt
2020-08-02 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Stage 3 restrictions will apply from Wednesday 5 August for all other parts of Victoria. ... Vic Dept Health
2020-03-20 Changes in prison-related policies State and Territory leaders agreed that from 20 March 2020 each State’s and Territory’s adult co... Aust Govt
2020-03-29 Strengthening the public health system State and territory governments committed to urgently finalise arrangements with private hospitals u... Australia MoH
2020-04-21 Awareness campaigns Stop it': Scott Morrison calls for an end to coronavirus-related racism... SBS News
2020-05-10 Other public health measures enforced Strengthened guidelines to protect aged care residents. Aged care facilities around Australia are no... Aust Govt
2020-05-18 Schools closure  Students in preschool, kindergarten, years 1, 2 and 7, along with some year 11 and 12 pupils, are th... ABC News
2020-08-02 Schools closure  Study at TAFE and university must be done remotely.... Vic Dept Health
2020-05-01 Other public health measures enforced Subject to a 2hr time limit: Participate in non-contact, non-collision outdoor sports, Exercise outd... NT Govt
2020-05-15 Limit public gatherings Subject to a 2hr time limit: Participate in organised training activities for sporting clubs and tea... NT Govt
2020-03-17 Awareness campaigns Subscription service available for COVID-19 newsletter for GPs... Ministry of Health
2020-05-29 Awareness campaigns TV ad reminds all Australians to be COVIDSafe by washing your hands, keeping your distance and havin... Aust Govt
2020-05-11 Schools closure  TasTAFE campuses and training facilities open for invited small groups of students only attending pr... Tas State Govt
2020-03-27 Limit public gatherings Tasmania's Premier has warned the public they face fines of up to $16,800 if they gather in groups l... ABC News
2020-07-01 Border closure  Tasmania's borders are still shut to interstate travellers.... ABC News
2020-04-13 Military deployment Tasmania calls in ADF medics as coronavirus tally hits 150... ABC News
2020-04-12 Isolation and quarantine policies Tasmania closes two hospitals to 'stamp out' coronavirus outbreak in the north-west... ABC News
2020-04-12 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Tasmania closes two hospitals to 'stamp out' coronavirus outbreak in the north-west... ABC News
2020-05-08 Testing policy Testing criteria has changed to include all Queenslanders with symptoms of fever (or history of feve... Qld State Govt
2020-08-13 Economic measures Test isolation payment increased to $450. The Test Isolation Payment is also available for parents a... Vic State Govt
2020-07-12 Economic measures The $750 Economic Support Payment aims to help Australians on lower incomes who are struggling finan... ABC News
2020-06-05 Border closure  The ACT currently doesn’t have any border restrictions, so if you or a member of your household is... Aust Govt
2020-08-02 Psychological assistance and medical social work The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessi... Aust Govt
2020-08-17 Psychological assistance and medical social work The Australian Government will provide an additional $31.9 million to create 15 mental health clinic... Aust Govt
2020-08-31 Strengthening the public health system The Australian Government will provide an additional $563.3 million to extend support for the aged c... Aust Govt
2020-08-03 Economic measures The Australian Government will provide a pandemic leave disaster payment for those in Victoria who h... Aust Govt
2020-08-21 Strengthening the public health system The Commonwealth Government will provide $171 million in additional support to the Aged Care Sector ... Aust Govt
2020-03-31 Economic measures The Government has announced a $130 billion JobKeeper Payment to keep more Australians in jobs and s... Aust Govt
2020-04-02 Economic measures The Government has announced the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package that gives famili... Aust Govt
2020-04-03 Economic measures The Government has launched a new Jobs Hub to help Australians find work during the Coronavirus pand... Aust Govt
2020-08-07 Economic measures The JobKeeper Payment turnover test and employee eligibility are being changed to help those severel... Aust Govt
2020-08-26 Economic measures The Morrison Government has announced a $1 billion investment package to boost Australia’s defence... Aust Govt
2020-09-07 Economic measures The Morrison Government will continue to provide regulatory relief for businesses that have been imp... Aust Govt
2020-04-11 Economic measures The Morrison government has pledged an immediate $100 million funding injection to more than 300 cha... SBS News
2020-07-17 Border closure  The NT said they plan to open their borders on July 17, but people who live in Melbourne "hotspots" ... ABC News
2020-04-07 Economic measures The National Cabinet has agreed that states and territories will implement a mandatory Code of Condu... Aust Govt
2020-05-15 Psychological assistance and medical social work The Prime Minister has announced $48.1 million in funding for the National Mental Health and Wellbei... Aust Govt
2020-04-24 Limit public gatherings The Restricted activity directions (No 5) come into force at midnight on 24 April 2020 and replace t... Vic DHS
2020-06-05 Border closure  The Tasmanian border remains closed, with only Tasmanian residents and essential travellers allowed ... Aust Govt
2020-04-05 Border closure  The WA Government will introduce a "temporary closure" of its interstate border effective from midni... ABC News
2020-04-01 Domestic travel restrictions The WA Premier has restricted movement between regions in WA. Fines of up to $50,000 could be issued... ABC News
2020-05-15 Closure of businesses and public services The activities and venues eligible to open on May 15 are: Shopping centre food courts Restaur... ABC News
2020-05-29 Strengthening the public health system The new 2020‑25 National Health Reform Agreement provides an estimated $131.4 billion in additiona... Aust Govt
2020-04-14 Strengthening the public health system The recruitment of 120 paramedics which was due to take place next financial year was being brought ... ABC News
2020-05-12 Isolation and quarantine policies There is no requirement in Victoria to quarantine after travelling domestically. ... Vic State Govt
2020-08-02 General recommendations There is no vaccine for COVID-19, but there is one for the flu. You should get a flu shot. Getting t... Aust Govt
2020-08-16 State of emergency declared The state of emergency has been extended in Victoria until Sunday, September 13.... RNZ
2020-04-11 Surveillance and monitoring This week, WA Police were provided expanded security powers inc 200 electronic ankle bracelets with ... SBS News
2020-05-12 Other public health measures enforced Three special requirements for every business in Victoria that has customers on its premises ... Vic State Govt
2020-08-08 Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival To cross the border you will need to obtain a Queensland Border Declaration Pass. Applications can b... Qld State Govt
1970-01-01 Border closure  Transit passengers: If you are a New Zealander, citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country, Timor Les... International SOS
2020-03-24 Domestic travel restrictions Travellers seeking entry into Tasmania face further restrictions with the government warning that th... SBS News
2020-07-01 Border closure  Travel to South Australia is not permitted for NSW or Victorian people, after the SA Government scra... ABC News
2020-08-02 Limit public gatherings Under Stage 4 restrictions, you can exercise once a day for a maximum of an hour – with one other ... Vic Dept Health
2020-08-06 Border closure  Under a Public Health Direction, anyone (other than ACT residents) travelling into the ACT from Vict... ACT State Govt
2020-03-20 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Under the Commonwealth Biosecurity Act 2015 states and territories will nominate remote Indigenous a... Aust Govt
2020-05-11 Schools closure  Universities and TAFEs will be able to recommence face-to-face tutorials.... SA State Govt
2020-04-12 Economic measures Universities to cut prices on courses to help re-skill workers after coronavirus... SBS News
2020-08-09 Domestic travel restrictions Updated border restrictions in place with three types of travellers classified. The Emergency Manage... SA State Govt
2020-04-12 Psychological assistance and medical social work Vic Premier unveiled a $60 million package to support mental health services.... ABC News
2020-09-06 Partial lockdown Victoria's lockdown extended until September 27... Newshub
2020-08-02 Surveillance and monitoring Victoria Police can issue on the spot fines of up to $1,652 for individuals and up to $9,913 for bus... Vic Dept Health
2020-06-05 Border closure  Victoria doesn’t have any border restrictions and there is no requirement in Victoria to quarantin... Aust Govt
2020-04-14 Testing policy Victoria expands coronavirus testing criteria to be 'widest in Australia'... ABC News
2020-04-12 State of emergency declared Victorian state of emergency extended for another month as new coronavirus cases decline... ABC News
2020-06-24 Awareness campaigns Victorians urged to get tested if showing symptoms of COVID-19. Testing is free at COVID-19 clinics ... Aust Govt
2020-05-13 Limit public gatherings Victorians will be able to host up to five visitors in their homes and meet outdoors in groups of 10... Vic State Govt
2020-05-15 Psychological assistance and medical social work Victoria’s investment of $19.5 million, announced today, to deliver mental health reforms and addi... Aust Govt
2020-04-09 Domestic travel restrictions Virgin Australia is suspending all its domestic flights except for a single Sydney to Melbourne retu... ABC News
2020-04-21 Economic measures Virgin Australia went into external administration after being crushed by a $4.8bn debt mountain and... The Guardian
2020-04-04 Visa restrictions Visitor visa holders: International tourists should return to their home country as quickly as possi... Aust Immigration
2020-05-10 Limit public gatherings Visits should be limited to two people per aged care resident at one time each day, restricted to ro... Aust Govt
2020-04-08 Surveillance and monitoring WA Govt unveiled plans to add an extra 285 officers to help police the state's COVID-19 response. An... ABC News
2020-04-24 General recommendations Wearing of face masks by the general population is not currently recommended. Should significant com... Aust Govt
2020-04-28 Public services closure  Western Australian public and private hospitals will resume a quarter of their usual elective surger... WA State Govt
2020-04-28 Closure of businesses and public services Western Australian public and private hospitals will resume a quarter of their usual elective surger... WA State Govt
2020-04-27 Awareness campaigns Western Australians reminded to book a flu vaccination over the coming weeks to protect themselves a... WA State Govt
2020-04-26 Schools closure  We will only transition back to face-to-face teaching for all students when that is the advice of th... ABC News
2020-04-07 Schools closure  Year 12 students will graduate with ATAR despite coronavirus disruption to schools, Education Minist... ABC News
2020-05-25 Schools closure  Years 2-10 back at school... Qld State Govt
2020-05-12 Domestic travel restrictions You can go for a drive, but you are encouraged to stay local, and only go to places where you can dr... Vic State Govt
2020-08-02 Closure of businesses and public services You cannot attend a religious service – we encourage you to use online services, where feasible, i... Vic Dept Health
2020-03-27 Isolation and quarantine policies any non-essential travellers from mainland Tasmania who fly into King or Flinders Island must go int... ABC News
2020-03-27 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies any non-essential travellers from mainland Tasmania who fly into King or Flinders Island must go int... ABC News
2020-04-09 Testing policy anyone with a fever or respiratory symptoms such as a cough, sore throat or shortness of breath has ... ABC News
2020-09-06 Curfews curfew will be expanded to 9pm, not 8pm, and exercise will be allowed for up to two hours a day.... Newshub
2020-04-27 Other public health measures enforced from 27 April 2020, category 2 and some important category 3 procedures can recommence across the pu... Australian Govt
2020-05-30 Limit public gatherings gatherings of up to 20 people would be permitted, as long as social distancing is maintained.... ABC News
2020-06-22 Closure of businesses and public services gyms, cinemas, theatres and TABs can open – but again, only with a maximum of 20.... Vic State Govt
2020-04-18 Awareness campaigns increase in COVID-19 themed cyber activity designed to either install software or steal personal in... Australian Govt
2020-04-27 Limit public gatherings indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings of up to 10 people are now allowed at: weddings and funerals,... WA State Govt
2020-06-22 Economic measures new $1500 payment for those who have a confirmed case or are a close contact and who can’t rely on... Vic State Govt
2020-05-02 Closure of businesses and public services parks, pools and playgrounds were opened and attendance limits were lifted on outdoor social activit... ABC News
2020-07-17 Isolation and quarantine policies people who live in Melbourne "hotspots" will have to self-isolate for 14 days at their own cost upon... ABC News
2020-05-18 Closure of businesses and public services public pools (1 indoor and 1 outdoor) permitted to open under strict rules and up to 20 patrons per ... WA State Govt
2020-06-05 Isolation and quarantine policies ravellers will be asked about their travel plans, and must sign a declaration about their health and... Aust Govt
2020-07-01 Limit public gatherings seeing only those you need to – if you need to.... Aust Govt
2020-07-01 Other public health measures enforced shopping centres are required to apply the four square metre rule to limit the number of shoppers.... Aust Govt
2020-07-08 Partial lockdown the Victorian Government has announced that metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will return to... Aust Govt
2020-06-22 Limit public gatherings the number of visitors you can have at your home will reduce to five. Outside the home, families and... Vic State Govt
2020-07-08 General recommendations t is recommended that you wear a cloth mask when leaving home for 1 of the 4 essential reasons if it... Aust Govt
2020-04-18 General recommendations visits to aged care facilities: visits should be limited to a short duration, a maximum of two visit... Australian Govt
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