Decrees, orders or guidelines in effect and pertaining to reopening facilities. 

The position on reopening facilities depends on the State or Territory in which the business is located. Further, the position is changing rapidly, for example, NSW has recently announced a planned easing of the position so that by July the only restrictions on some businesses will be that the “social distancing” rules must be observed (1.5 metres apart for non-household members, with 4 square metres of space per person determining the maximum capacity of a venue). Some restrictions (for example, limits on numbers attending funerals) have been lifted with immediate effect (again, social distancing still applying). As of the morning of 12 June 2020 the following restrictions applied:

1. NSW: In cafes and restaurants up to 50 people can dine-in, as long as businesses observe the four square metre rule (maintaining an area of four square metres per person). Hairdressers, nail, waxing, tanning and beauty salons can open to 10 customers at a time. Gyms and fitness centres are prohibited from opening.
2. Victoria: In cafes and restaurants up to 20 people can dine-in, as long as businesses observe the four square metre rule, with tables being spaced 1.5m apart. Hairdressers, nail, waxing, tanning and beauty salons can open to 20 customers at a time. Gyms and fitness centres are prohibited from opening.
3. Queensland: In cafes and restaurants up to 20 people can dine-in, as long as businesses observe the four square metre rule. Beauty therapy, tattoo parlours, spas, and nail salons can open to up to 50 people at a time. Gyms and fitness centres allowed to reopen to 20 people in each facility.
4. Tasmania: In cafes and restaurants up to 10 people can dine-in, as long as businesses maintain four square metre rule. Only hairdressers and barbers can open. Gyms and fitness centres are prohibited from opening.
5. Western Australia: In cafes and restaurants up to 20 people can dine-in, as long as businesses observe the four square metre rule. Only hairdressers and barbers can open. Gyms and fitness centres allowed to reopen to 20 people in each facility.
6. South Australia: In cafes and restaurants up to 80 people can dine-in, as long as businesses observe the four square metre rule. Hairdressers, along with beauty salons, nail and tattoo parlours can all reopen. Gyms and fitness centres allowed to reopen to 20 people in each facility.
7. Northern Territory: All businesses allowed to reopen with a COVID-19 plan. Hairdressers, along with beauty salons, nail and tattoo parlours can all reopen. Gyms and fitness facilities allowed to operate.
8. ACT: In cafes and restaurants up to 20 people can dine-in, as long as businesses observe the four square metre rule. Hairdressers, along with beauty salons, nail and tattoo parlours can all reopen. Gyms and fitness centres allowed to reopen to 20 people in each facility.

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2. The Fair Work Ombudsman is a key resource for information about workplace entitlements and obligations during the COVID-19 crisis.
3. Safe Work Australia, the Australian Government’s statutory agency tasked with improving work health and safety and workers’ compensation arrangements across Australia, has collated industry-specific information and resources for employers during the COVID-19 crisis.
4. The National COVID-19 Coordination Commission has introduced an Online planning tool to help business develop a plan to keep their workers, customers and the community safe as they reopen or increase their activities in the weeks and months ahead.
5. The Department of Health is providing up to date news and alerts on COVID-19, specifically targeted towards the Australian Government’s responses and initiatives.