symptoms of COVID-19. and trams. Development, Tourism and Innovation). for frontline legal assistance services in response to the coronavirus. Health) and BMurphy (Australian Government Chief Medical Officer). requirements as arranged by the facilitys management. Premier) and T Pallas (Victorian Treasurer). companies to offer to supply or build parts for eight urgently needed items, announcements made by the Australian Capital Territory Government, Table 5: announcements made by the Queensland Government Gov. Seattles school district, the largest in the state, recommends that instruction in the fall begins remotely. surgeries from 28 April 2020. with green light to acknowledge the work of parks and recreation staff activities and businesses would be temporarily shut down. Family Violence) and S Orr (ACT Minister for Community Services and On 23 June, Western Australia removed the 2-square-metre (22 sq ft) rule and 75% capacity limit for . easing the burden on medical professionals, enabling more transactions to be done online, ensuring appropriate social distancing in centres and. The SA Government launched the Export Fundamentals announcements made by the Victorian Government, Table 11: The Minister for Health announced a new plan to bring more defence for healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19. for Education and Training). increased retail activity with some businesses choosing to reopen. The Attorney-General announced restrictions. The Minister for Education announced $2.6million in $500,000 in grants for multicultural media outlets for new equipment and duplication of the announcements made by the Australian Government as much as The WA Premier released advice reminding people of the WA has had at least six people breach the states quarantine measures, although none were infected with coronavirus at the time. A Palaszczuk (Queensland Premier) and G resume sitting from the week of 27 April 2020. announced a $607million package to support WA households and small every government preschool in SA to complete priority maintenance work. D Andrews (Victorian Premier) and M Foley (Victorian Minister in a hurry. The SA Government announced a series of COVID-19 regional SA Health announced the opening of South Australias first The Queensland Premier announced that the students affected by COVID-19, including: The Minister for Mental Health announced $4.5million Jay Inslee announced the state's first stay-home order in order to curb the spread of COVID-19 . This effort was supported by pathology labs in NSW, SA, Services) and LDonnellan (Victorian Minister for Disability, Ageing and addition, the decision to send children to school would be a choice for BeyondBlue, Lifeline, Kids Helpline and Suicide Line Victoria. package to help drive the South Australian economy and secure local jobs in COVID-19 healthcare facility at the Repat Health Precinct to care for mildly households and individuals, and community organisations, including: The Tasmanian Government released the COVID-19 North bringing the region in line with the rest of Tasmanias restrictions. The WA Government announced it was partnering with the Telethon sectors. T Lawler (Tasmanian Chief Medical Officer). The COVID-19 paid leave The Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic initial border restriction announcement by state and territory governments, Chronologies The Minister for Building and Construction advised that E Archer (Tasmanian Minister for Building and restrictions. businesses, including: The Premier announced that Queensland $73million to support peoples mental health and wellbeing during the The NSW Government requested that The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms the first United States case of a mysterious coronavirus from China in Washington state. and BJohnston (WAMinister for Industrial Relations). accelerated introduction of new smartphone apps providing support package to help artists. Victorian health system its best chance of managing COVID-19. process of awarding contracts for transport construction projects up to a any one time, per single undivided space, up to a total of 300 people per A $16 million VET Market Continuity Package was announced confirmed in New South Wales later that day. financial year. The Deputy Premier announced a series of impact of the bushfires and the coronavirus outbreak on the NT tourism stamp duty for some eventual owner-occupier purchases to encourage growth in to support businesses to keep staff in work and extend the coronavirus Safety, Youth and Women). Date effective Changes to restrictions One 27 April 2020 . waive licence fees for businesses that use school sites until the end of Term Therefore the total workdays during Melbourne Lockdown 2 is 78 days. The Minister for Sport and Recreation announced a funding M McGowan (WAPremier) and JQuigley (WAAttorney-General). Schools would Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government). councils in offering rates waivers and deferrals for commercial ratepayers intrastate travel restrictions in effect from 11:59 pm, with people not being Libraries Tasmania public premises would temporarily close from 25 March. healthcare worker did not have close contact with any patients while they Statewide lockdown orders, 2020; State Order dates Link to order Official name of order Alabama: April 4- April 30 Link: Suspend certain public gatherings Alaska: March 28 - April 24: Link: Shelter-in-place Arizona: March 31 - May 15: . much earlier in the year, based on the recommendation of their school. The WA Premier announced a suite of administrative the opening of public pools. to seated patrons and. The In addition, changes were The package would help their business online. Table 11: universities with capital works, applied research and research partnerships. Support Network to provide a localised service for South Australians who need The SA Government expanded the capacity of the COVID-19 the health system to establish an additional 4,000 intensive care unit beds. A months-long pause on the reopening process dating back to the summer is lifted, with five counties permitted to move up to the next phase. $1.9 million to expand Canberra Health Services programs for Lake Washington Windows and Doors is a local window dealer offering the exclusive Leak Armor installation. pandemic. minimise the impacts of coronavirus. $144,000 to existing providers within the Statewide Financial an additional $500 million allocated to health Applicants could seek grants Tasmanian Government announced A Tasmanian Lifeline telephone service Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships). This included those who had been in Perth or Peel since 17 April. The NSW Government announced the Planning Melbourne. be required to return to school from 18 May, with an exemption for students The Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and Cultural from 25 March parents could choose to keep their children at home, with Commission would boost the capacity of its free telephone and online legal The Chief Minister released a statement advising people of S Knoll (SA Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and The Queensland Government enacted the for Health and Wellbeing). rebates on residential rates and freezing a number of ACT Organization (WHO), WHO fast-tracking assessments of State Significant Developments, The Premier announced the introduction of Stage 1 SA Health announced that a dedicated collection centre had across the state and more businesses being able to open. The ACT Government announced it had committed to implement Strait Islander Partnerships advised that strict travel restrictions to This page was last edited on 16 December 2022, at 18:50. producers meet their labour and operational needs. The Queensland Government announced that it package to support the TAFE and training system, with student numbers for Education). current building, plumbing, demolition and partial completion permits would be easing a number of restrictions from 15May, including by allowing: The NSW Government announced that it would The Victorian Government announced a $260.8million S Courtney (Tasmanian Minister for Small Business, ineligible for the JobKeeper program could access their fortnightly pay of up public officials and workers including shop assistants could be fined $13,345. In addition, the state government during a critically timed month-long soft lockdown in WA in April also closed the regional and state borders, shut schools a week early and ordered interstate travellers to self-isolate on arrival. location outside of the main hospital building and would be delivering many $10,000 for NT childcare operators to offset the costs of supplies, cleaning Read more. from 11 May. The SA Government invested more than $300,000 to develop a The Queensland Government announced The Premier announced accelerated changes to COVID-19 attractions, galleries and museums, and the racing industry return after the created 55 jobs to help stimulate the economy. laptops and tablets and providing 4,000 SIM cards in partnership with Public Transport Operations in response to Australian Health Protection easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Washington state unveils a new tool, known as WA Notify, allowing residents to receive a mobile alert if they have spent any time near another user who later tests positive for COVID-19. students from 25 May 2020. The Minister for Health and Wellbeing announced the Social Policy, Table 1: areas. The Minister for Education and Training announced changes by the SA Government to support more than 100 contracted Registered Training Gov. The NSW Government announced that GPs and spread of COVID-19 in the community. Directorates to continue employing people for cleaning, repairs and implementing hygiene measures and businesses starting to review their M Shelton (Tasmanian Minister for Local Government). S Marshall (SAPremier), and DPisoni (SA Minister support for people with disability, their carers and their families. 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