Rules have been tightened considerably in New South Wales.
As of 12am last Tuesday, residents now legally have to stay in their homes unless they have a “reasonable excuse” for leaving.
“Reasonable excuses” are broadly categorised as:
Obtaining food or other goods and services
Travelling for the purposes of work or education if the person cannot do it at home
Exercise
Medical or caring reasons.
The new laws allow for fines of up to $11,000 or six months’ imprisonment for those who leave the home without a reasonable excuse, plus an additional $5,500 fine each day the offence continues. Fines for businesses are higher still.
NSW has also adopted a two-person gathering limit.
Other states and territories are employing similar policies.
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