Struggling to keep up with the latest movement
restrictions in NSW? Confused about what you are allowed to do and
what you can not due amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Worried about what
activities may lead you to be fined by police? Read on for some
much needed clarification from HBA Legal Senior Associate Iona
Sjahadi who has taken an up close look at Public Health
(COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020
(NSW).
- The Minister has the Power to issue the order under the
Public Health Act 2010
- Effective from 30 March 2020 in New South Wales (the
following is correct as at 5 April 2020)
The object of this Order is to give certain Ministerial
directions to deal with the public health risk of COVID- 19 and its
possible consequences. In particular, this Order directs that a
person must not, without reasonable excuse, leave the person's
place of residence.
