| 1970-01-01 |
Border closure |
Transit passengers: If you are a New Zealander, citizen of a Pacific Island Forum country, Timor Les... |
International SOS |
| 2020-02-17 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Australian Health Sector Emergency Plan Activated... |
Department of Health |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-01 |
Visa restrictions |
Citizens from China, Italy, South Korea, Iran, Cruise Ship are not allowed to enter country for 14 d... |
IATA |
| 2020-03-01 |
Economic measures |
Implementation of an economic response to the coronavirus totalling $17.6 billion across the forward... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-03-12 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Additional masks and funding... |
Department of Health |
| 2020-03-13 |
Limit public gatherings |
Mass gatherings of more than 500 banned... |
Department of Health |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-17 |
Awareness campaigns |
Subscription service available for COVID-19 newsletter for GPs... |
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 |
| 2020-03-18 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
From 1 May 2020, you must have had your influenza vaccination to visit an aged care facility.... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-20 |
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 |
| 2020-03-20 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Under the Commonwealth Biosecurity Act 2015 states and territories will nominate remote Indigenous a... |
Aust 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 |
| 2020-03-20 |
Economic measures |
Additional funding of $444.6 million to strengthen the aged care industry, with specific mechanisms ... |
Ministry of Health |
| 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 |
Border closure |
From 9pm AEDT 20 March 2020, our borders are closed except for Australian citizens, residents and im... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-03-20 |
Awareness campaigns |
A national campaign has launched to inform all Australians about the coronavirus (COVID-19).... |
Ministry of Health |
| 2020-03-20 |
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 |
| 2020-03-22 |
Economic measures |
Government’s new $66 billion coronavirus stimulus to provide relief for small business, casuals an... |
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 |
| 2020-03-22 |
Public services closure |
All non-essential services in New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory will b... |
SBS News |
| 2020-03-22 |
Public services closure |
Pubs, licensed clubs and hotels (excluding accommodation), places of worship, gyms, indoor sporting ... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-03-22 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
South Australia and Western Australia will effectively close their borders on March 24 at 4pm anyone... |
SBS News |
| 2020-03-22 |
Limit public gatherings |
No non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people outside or more than 100 people inside. All non-... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-03-22 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Pubs, licensed clubs and hotels (excluding accommodation), places of worship, gyms, indoor sporting ... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-03-22 |
General recommendations |
PM urged Australians to cancel all non-essential domestic travel.... |
SBS 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 |
| 2020-03-24 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Travellers seeking entry into Tasmania face further restrictions with the government warning that th... |
SBS News |
| 2020-03-24 |
General recommendations |
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Australians to stay home except for essential trips, orderin... |
SBS News |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-25 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Mental health services have experienced a rise in demand as Australians seek help during the coronav... |
SBS News |
| 2020-03-25 |
International flights suspension |
All Australians will be barred from leaving the country to travel overseas, with small exceptions fo... |
SBS 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 |
| 2020-03-25 |
Limit public gatherings |
Funerals will be limited to 10 people - who must stand 1.5 meters away from each other. Weddings can... |
SBS News |
| 2020-03-25 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Non-urgent elective surgeries in Australia's public and private hospitals will be banned from midnig... |
ABC News |
| 2020-03-25 |
Testing policy |
Australia's deputy chief medical officer says authorities will soon announce recent overseas travel ... |
SBS News |
| 2020-03-26 |
Economic measures |
Big 4 banks allowing mortgage payments to be placed on hold but will capitalise interest... |
ABC News |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-26 |
Awareness campaigns |
Language barriers in parts of the Northern Territory are being broken down so all Australians can ac... |
SBS News |
| 2020-03-27 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Aust Defense Force (ADF) assistance will be provided under the Defence Assistance to the Civil Commu... |
Australia MoH |
| 2020-03-27 |
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 |
| 2020-03-27 |
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 |
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 |
| 2020-03-27 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Grey Nomads and other interstate travellers should return to and stay at home.... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-03-28 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
ADF personnel will bolster local police efforts in visiting the homes and residences of Australians ... |
Australia MoH |
| 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 |
| 2020-03-29 |
Strengthening the public health system |
State and territory governments committed to urgently finalise arrangements with private hospitals u... |
Australia MoH |
| 2020-03-29 |
Economic measures |
$1.1 billion to support more mental health, Medicare and domestic violence services... |
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 |
| 2020-03-29 |
Awareness campaigns |
National Cabinet welcomed the new coronavirus app and WhatsApp channel that were released today by t... |
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 |
| 2020-03-31 |
Limit public gatherings |
Meals will be delivered to elderly Australians to help them stay at home, thanks to nearly $60 milli... |
SBS News |
| 2020-04-01 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
The WA Premier has restricted movement between regions in WA. Fines of up to $50,000 could be issued... |
ABC News |
| 2020-04-02 |
Limit public gatherings |
Public gatherings, excluding household members, have been reduced to a maximum of two people.... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
Economic measures |
The Government has announced the Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package that gives famili... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-04-03 |
Economic measures |
The Government has launched a new Jobs Hub to help Australians find work during the Coronavirus pand... |
Aust 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 |
| 2020-04-04 |
Visa restrictions |
Visitor visa holders: International tourists should return to their home country as quickly as possi... |
Aust Immigration |
| 2020-04-05 |
Border closure |
The WA Government will introduce a "temporary closure" of its interstate border effective from midni... |
ABC 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 |
| 2020-04-07 |
Schools closure |
Year 12 students will graduate with ATAR despite coronavirus disruption to schools, Education Minist... |
ABC News |
| 2020-04-07 |
Awareness campaigns |
"Stay at home over Easter," PM Scott Morrison said... |
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 |
| 2020-04-08 |
Awareness campaigns |
NSW introduces fines of $5,000 for people spitting and coughing on frontline coronavirus workers... |
SBS News |
| 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 |
| 2020-04-08 |
Awareness campaigns |
People who deliberately try to spread the coronavirus to Australia's healthcare workers could spend ... |
SBS News |
| 2020-04-08 |
Economic measures |
NT Government announces $180 million coronavirus rescue package for Territory businesses... |
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 |
| 2020-04-09 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Virgin Australia is suspending all its domestic flights except for a single Sydney to Melbourne retu... |
ABC News |
| 2020-04-09 |
Economic measures |
NSW Government would provide free pre-school for the next six months at a cost of around $50 million... |
ABC News |
| 2020-04-09 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
NSW Police to launch criminal investigation into Ruby Princess saga as deaths linked to ship grow. S... |
ABC News |
| 2020-04-10 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Homeless get access to Victorian aged-care facilities to recover from coronavirus... |
SBS News |
| 2020-04-10 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Recently retired medical staff sought in South Australia's health recruitment drive to fight coronav... |
SBS News |
| 2020-04-11 |
Economic measures |
The Morrison government has pledged an immediate $100 million funding injection to more than 300 cha... |
SBS News |
| 2020-04-11 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
This week, WA Police were provided expanded security powers inc 200 electronic ankle bracelets with ... |
SBS 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 |
State of emergency declared |
Victorian state of emergency extended for another month as new coronavirus cases decline... |
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 |
| 2020-04-12 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Vic Premier unveiled a $60 million package to support mental health services.... |
ABC News |
| 2020-04-12 |
Economic measures |
Universities to cut prices on courses to help re-skill workers after coronavirus... |
SBS News |
| 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 |
| 2020-04-13 |
Economic measures |
NSW announces $440 million coronavirus rent relief package... |
SBS News |
| 2020-04-13 |
Military deployment |
Tasmania calls in ADF medics as coronavirus tally hits 150... |
ABC News |
| 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 |
| 2020-04-14 |
Testing policy |
Victoria expands coronavirus testing criteria to be 'widest in Australia'... |
ABC News |
| 2020-04-14 |
Economic measures |
Joint Ministerial Statement affirming commitment to ensuring supply chain connectivity amidst the CO... |
NZ MFAT |
| 2020-04-14 |
Testing policy |
Anyone with flu symptoms in outbreak centres including Sydney's inner west, Waverley, Woollahra, Ran... |
ABC News |
| 2020-04-16 |
Economic measures |
Federal Government guarantees domestic aviation network... |
Australian 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 |
| 2020-04-18 |
General recommendations |
visits to aged care facilities: visits should be limited to a short duration, a maximum of two visit... |
Australian Govt |
| 2020-04-18 |
Awareness campaigns |
increase in COVID-19 themed cyber activity designed to either install software or steal personal in... |
Australian Govt |
| 2020-04-18 |
Strengthening the public health system |
58 million face masks arrive to protect health workers from COVID-19... |
Australian 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 |
| 2020-04-21 |
Awareness campaigns |
Stop it': Scott Morrison calls for an end to coronavirus-related racism... |
SBS News |
| 2020-04-21 |
Economic measures |
Virgin Australia went into external administration after being crushed by a $4.8bn debt mountain and... |
The Guardian |
| 2020-04-21 |
Strengthening the public health system |
PPE stocks and other equipment such as ventilators are now largely sufficient to meet expected deman... |
Australian Govt |
| 2020-04-23 |
Economic measures |
All mutual obligation requirements have been lifted up to and including Friday 22 May 2020. That me... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-04-24 |
Other public health measures enforced |
National Cabinet agreed the ‘National COVID-19 Safe Workplace Principles’ ... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-04-24 |
General recommendations |
Wearing of face masks by the general population is not currently recommended. Should significant com... |
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 |
| 2020-04-26 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
COVIDSafe app released. The COVIDSafe app speeds up contacting people exposed to coronavirus (COVID... |
Aust 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 |
| 2020-04-26 |
Economic measures |
A $16.8 million rescue package for the arts sector was announced by the Victorian Government in a bi... |
ABC News |
| 2020-04-27 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Some recreational activities allowed again (no more than 10 people) The government has also announce... |
ABC News |
| 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 |
| 2020-04-27 |
Other public health measures enforced |
from 27 April 2020, category 2 and some important category 3 procedures can recommence across the pu... |
Australian Govt |
| 2020-04-27 |
Awareness campaigns |
Western Australians reminded to book a flu vaccination over the coming weeks to protect themselves a... |
WA State Govt |
| 2020-04-27 |
Economic measures |
Coronavirus Supplement is a $550 per fortnight top-up payment for people on welfare. Payments will b... |
ABC News |
| 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 |
| 2020-04-28 |
Public services closure |
Western Australian public and private hospitals will resume a quarter of their usual elective surger... |
WA State 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 |
| 2020-04-30 |
Visa restrictions |
International students working in aged care, as nurses and in supermarkets have had student hours ex... |
Aust Immigration |
| 2020-05-01 |
Limit public gatherings |
NT Government releases COVID-19 Safety Plan checklist for businesses... |
ABC News |
| 2020-05-01 |
Strengthening the public health system |
National Cabinet endorsed the draft ‘Code of Conduct on Pandemic Procedures’ for residential age... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-01 |
Limit public gatherings |
National Cabinet considered and endorsed ‘National Principles for the Resumption of Sport and Recr... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-01 |
Limit public gatherings |
Shopping centres open... |
ABC News |
| 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 |
| 2020-05-01 |
Awareness campaigns |
Avoid sharing cups, utensils and cigarettes. Regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces that are t... |
NT 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 |
| 2020-05-01 |
Economic measures |
National cabinet has nominated July as the target for establishing a safe economy, with physical dis... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-05-02 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
parks, pools and playgrounds were opened and attendance limits were lifted on outdoor social activit... |
ABC News |
| 2020-05-05 |
Other public health measures enforced |
National Cabinet agreed that supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to corrections facilities... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-05 |
Economic measures |
Australia and New Zealand are committed to introducing a trans-Tasman COVID-safe travel zone as soon... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-05 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
National Cabinet agreed to establish a three step framework to gradually remove baseline restriction... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-06 |
Economic measures |
APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing... |
NZ Beehive |
| 2020-05-08 |
Testing policy |
Testing criteria has changed to include all Queenslanders with symptoms of fever (or history of feve... |
Qld State Govt |
| 2020-05-08 |
Limit public gatherings |
All indoor and outdoor gatherings can have a maximum of 10 people (including children). ... |
ACT 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 |
| 2020-05-08 |
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 |
| 2020-05-08 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
National Cabinet also committed – as part of the three-step plan – to regular reviews and stockt... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-10 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Strengthened guidelines to protect aged care residents. Aged care facilities around Australia are no... |
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 |
| 2020-05-10 |
Limit public gatherings |
Visits should be limited to two people per aged care resident at one time each day, restricted to ro... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-11 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
National parks and reserves – open to residents for exercise within 30km of their home.... |
Tas State Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-05-11 |
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 |
| 2020-05-11 |
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 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Schools closure |
Universities and TAFEs will be able to recommence face-to-face tutorials.... |
SA State Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Schools closure |
Kindy, prep, years 1, 11 and 12 students back at school... |
Qld State Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-05-11 |
Schools closure |
TasTAFE campuses and training facilities open for invited small groups of students only attending pr... |
Tas State Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-05-12 |
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 |
| 2020-05-12 |
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 |
| 2020-05-12 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
There is no requirement in Victoria to quarantine after travelling domestically. ... |
Vic State 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 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Governor-General extended the human biosecurity emergency period for three months from 17 June 2020 ... |
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 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
Victoria’s investment of $19.5 million, announced today, to deliver mental health reforms and addi... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-15 |
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 |
| 2020-05-15 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
Easing of restrictions in NSW: outdoor pools open... |
NSW State Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-05-15 |
Limit public gatherings |
Subject to a 2hr time limit: Participate in organised training activities for sporting clubs and tea... |
NT Govt |
| 2020-05-18 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Regional travel restrictions relaxed, with travel allowed between: South West, Great Southern, Wheat... |
WA State 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 |
| 2020-05-18 |
Schools closure |
Students in preschool, kindergarten, years 1, 2 and 7, along with some year 11 and 12 pupils, are th... |
ABC News |
| 2020-05-18 |
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 |
| 2020-05-18 |
Limit public gatherings |
Gatherings increase to 10 people (except visitors to households, which is capped at 5 people) for in... |
Tas State Govt |
| 2020-05-18 |
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 |
| 2020-05-18 |
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 |
| 2020-05-25 |
Limit public gatherings |
Aged care visits - move to national restrictions of two visitors, once a day.... |
Tas State Govt |
| 2020-05-25 |
Schools closure |
Years 2-10 back at school... |
Qld State Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-05-25 |
Schools closure |
NSW public school students to return to classrooms full time after coronavirus shutdown... |
ABC News |
| 2020-05-29 |
Awareness campaigns |
TV ad reminds all Australians to be COVIDSafe by washing your hands, keeping your distance and havin... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-29 |
Strengthening the public health system |
The new 2020‑25 National Health Reform Agreement provides an estimated $131.4 billion in additiona... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-05-30 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
ACT reveals coronavirus 'recovery plan' as restrictions ease, allowing gyms, beauty parlours to reop... |
ABC News |
| 2020-05-30 |
Limit public gatherings |
gatherings of up to 20 people would be permitted, as long as social distancing is maintained.... |
ABC News |
| 2020-06-05 |
Border closure |
No one can enter WA from outside the state unless they've been granted an exemption.... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-06-05 |
Border closure |
Victoria doesn’t have any border restrictions and there is no requirement in Victoria to quarantin... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-06-05 |
Border closure |
Queensland borders remain closed. Only residents, essential workers and those with a valid border pa... |
Aust 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 |
| 2020-06-05 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
ravellers will be asked about their travel plans, and must sign a declaration about their health and... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-06-05 |
Border closure |
The Tasmanian border remains closed, with only Tasmanian residents and essential travellers allowed ... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-06-05 |
Border closure |
Border-control checkpoints have been set up at 12 locations along the border for travellers entering... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-06-09 |
Economic measures |
Mutual obligation requirements for job seekers will recommence, in a limited capacity, from Tuesday ... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-06-22 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
gyms, cinemas, theatres and TABs can open – but again, only with a maximum of 20.... |
Vic State Govt |
| 2020-06-22 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Ski season and accommodation facilities with communal spaces will also open, but with increased scre... |
Vic State Govt |
| 2020-06-22 |
General recommendations |
If you do have to see people, keep your distance. No handshakes and no hugs. Maintain good hygiene. ... |
Vic State Govt |
| 2020-06-22 |
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 |
| 2020-06-22 |
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 |
| 2020-06-24 |
Awareness campaigns |
Victorians urged to get tested if showing symptoms of COVID-19. Testing is free at COVID-19 clinics ... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-06-24 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Almost 90 clinics have been established across Victoria to test people with cold and flu symptoms fo... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-07-01 |
Limit public gatherings |
From today, indoor venues including pubs, cafes and restaurants, as well as functions, can hold any ... |
ABC News |
| 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 |
| 2020-07-01 |
Border closure |
Travel to South Australia is not permitted for NSW or Victorian people, after the SA Government scra... |
ABC News |
| 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 |
| 2020-07-01 |
Limit public gatherings |
seeing only those you need to – if you need to.... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-07-01 |
General recommendations |
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian commanded people not to travel to Melbourne at all and encouraged NSW... |
ABC News |
| 2020-07-01 |
Border closure |
Tasmania's borders are still shut to interstate travellers.... |
ABC News |
| 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 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
If you live outside metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, there are only three reasons to enter... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-07-08 |
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 |
| 2020-07-08 |
Partial lockdown |
the Victorian Government has announced that metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will return to... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-07-10 |
Border closure |
From July 10, Queensland will welcome travellers from every state except Victoria, whose citizens wi... |
ABC News |
| 2020-07-10 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
National Cabinet agreed to a national review of hotel quarantine arrangements. ... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-07-12 |
Economic measures |
The $750 Economic Support Payment aims to help Australians on lower incomes who are struggling finan... |
ABC News |
| 2020-07-13 |
Border closure |
Introduction of caps on international passengers flows... |
Aust 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 |
| 2020-07-16 |
Economic measures |
Australian Government will invest $2 billion to give Australians access to new skills by retraining ... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-07-17 |
Economic measures |
$400 million incentive for studio productions. Seven year program to attract film and television pro... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-07-20 |
Schools closure |
Prep to Year 10 will return to school on Monday 20 July through remote and flexible learning... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-07-21 |
Economic measures |
JobKeeper Payment and Coronavirus Supplement extended. The Australian Government is extending the Jo... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-07-24 |
Military deployment |
All states and territories welcomed the support that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is providing... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-07-24 |
Strengthening the public health system |
All states and territories welcomed the support that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is providing... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-07-31 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Non-Tasmanian and Tasmanian residents entering mandatory government-designated accommodation are req... |
Tas State Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
Psychological assistance and medical social work |
The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessi... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
Schools closure |
Study at TAFE and university must be done remotely.... |
Vic Dept Health |
| 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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
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 |
| 2020-08-02 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
Stage 3 restrictions will apply from Wednesday 5 August for all other parts of Victoria. ... |
Vic Dept Health |
| 2020-08-02 |
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 |
| 2020-08-03 |
Economic measures |
The Australian Government will provide a pandemic leave disaster payment for those in Victoria who h... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-08-04 |
Economic measures |
From 4 August, mutual obligations requirements for job seekers apply. ... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-08-05 |
Schools closure |
Primary and secondary students return to remote and flexible learning from Wednesday 5 August.... |
Vic Dept Health |
| 2020-08-05 |
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 |
| 2020-08-05 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Most regional travel restrictions were removed on Friday, 5 June 2020. Travel is now permitted throu... |
WA State 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 |
| 2020-08-05 |
Economic measures |
$33 million support package to help Victorian childcare services remain open for vulnerable families... |
Aust 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 |
| 2020-08-06 |
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 |
| 2020-08-06 |
Border closure |
Under a Public Health Direction, anyone (other than ACT residents) travelling into the ACT from Vict... |
ACT State Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-08-06 |
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 |
| 2020-08-07 |
Border closure |
All international travel is banned. ... |
NSW State Govt |
| 2020-08-07 |
Economic measures |
The JobKeeper Payment turnover test and employee eligibility are being changed to help those severel... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-08-07 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Returning NSW residents must also go into mandatory hotel quarantine for 14 days, at their own expen... |
NSW State Govt |
| 2020-08-07 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
From 12.01am Friday 7 August, returning New South Wales residents will only be allowed to return thr... |
NSW State Govt |
| 2020-08-07 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Permitted workplaces have until 11:59pm on Friday 7 August to implement their COVID Safe Plan.... |
Vic Dept Health |
| 2020-08-08 |
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 |
| 2020-08-08 |
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 |
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 |
| 2020-08-08 |
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 |
| 2020-08-08 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Everyone, including children, must quarantine in government arranged accommodation. You will need to... |
Qld State Govt |
| 2020-08-09 |
Border closure |
3. Persons travelling from Victoria. A person travelling from Victoria is prohibited from entering ... |
SA State Govt |
| 2020-08-09 |
Other public health measures enforced |
All Essential Travellers, except those that are classified as National and State security and govern... |
SA State Govt |
| 2020-08-09 |
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 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Updated border restrictions in place with three types of travellers classified. The Emergency Manage... |
SA State Govt |
| 2020-08-11 |
Border closure |
Queensland re-closed its borders to New South Wales - which includes Sydney - and the Australian Cap... |
RNZ |
| 2020-08-11 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
Australia's remote Northern Territory (NT) will keep its borders closed to coronavirus-affected stat... |
RNZ |
| 2020-08-13 |
Economic measures |
Test isolation payment increased to $450. The Test Isolation Payment is also available for parents a... |
Vic State Govt |
| 2020-08-15 |
International flights suspension |
If you are an Aust citizen or a perm resident you cannot leave Australia due to COVID-19 restriction... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-08-16 |
State of emergency declared |
The state of emergency has been extended in Victoria until Sunday, September 13.... |
RNZ |
| 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 |
| 2020-08-19 |
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 |
| 2020-08-21 |
Economic measures |
National Cabinet agreed to resume the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS... |
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 |
| 2020-08-21 |
Visa restrictions |
National Cabinet agreed to resume the Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS... |
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 |
| 2020-08-26 |
Economic measures |
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment for Tasmania. Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is a lump sum payment ... |
Aust 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 |
| 2020-08-26 |
Economic measures |
The Morrison Government has announced a $1 billion investment package to boost Australia’s defence... |
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 |
| 2020-09-02 |
Economic measures |
If you’ve been unable to return to Australia due to COVID-19 restrictions and are experiencing fin... |
Aust Govt |
| 2020-09-03 |
Strengthening the public health system |
$10.4 million funding boost for COVID-19 research in Australia. ... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
| 2020-09-05 |
General recommendations |
Businesses would still be encouraged to split staff into separate groups and to discourage congestio... |
ABC News |
| 2020-09-05 |
Limit public gatherings |
150 people will be allowed at funerals and weddings instead of the current limit of 100.... |
ABC News |
| 2020-09-06 |
Curfews |
curfew will be expanded to 9pm, not 8pm, and exercise will be allowed for up to two hours a day.... |
Newshub |
| 2020-09-06 |
Partial lockdown |
Victoria's lockdown extended until September 27... |
Newshub |
| 2020-09-07 |
Economic measures |
The Morrison Government will continue to provide regulatory relief for businesses that have been imp... |
Aust Govt |
| 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 |
