This is my latest update to provide you with information about the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on our community.
The NSW Government has announced a range of new restrictions to take effect from the following key dates:
From 11.59pm on Saturday, 17 July
Retail shops must close except for those offering takeaway, delivery and click and collect. The following critical retail businesses can remain open:
- Supermarkets and grocery stores (including butchers, bakeries, fruit and vegetable stores, liquor stores and fishmongers)
- Health, medical, maternity and infant supplies stores
- Pharmacies and chemists
- Petrol stations
- Car hire
- Banks and financial institutions
- Hardware, nurseries and building supplies stores
- Pet supplies stores
- Post offices and newsagents
- Office supplies stores.
Another restriction to take effect from this time is that you must have a mask with you when leaving your home. This includes when working outdoors, in outdoor queues such as waiting for food or coffee, outdoor markets and other outdoor shopping.
All carpooling must also stop from this time unless it is among members of the same household.
From 12.01am on Monday, 19 July
All construction and building work must stop from this time.
Non-urgent maintenance, including cleaning services, and repair work on residential premises must also stop.
From 12.01am on Wednesday, 21 July
From this time, employers must allow employees to work from home if the employee is able to do so. Failure to do so can result in a fine of up to $10,000 for the employer.
Please note that all of these changes outlined above will be in effect until at least 11.59pm on Friday, 30 July.
All the other restrictions currently in place across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour will also remain in place until that time.
My staff and I are here to help you. Please call my office on 9349 6007, email matt.thistlethwaite.mp@aph.gov.au or reach me via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
