COVID-19 Australia: Weekly Briefing (1 June 2020)

The weekly briefings are prepared to assist you with keeping up to date with the effects of any legislative, regulatory or general changes as a consequence of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Also, Clyde & Co also has a dedicated COVID-19 Information Hub which hosts many articles from around the world that provide different perspectives and in-depth analysis on many of these issues.

Reopening of pubs, clubs and other entertainment facilities - Scope and nature of duty of care

From 1 June 2020, restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs, bars and betting establishments, such as TABs, are able to reopen on certain further conditions.

In respect of restaurants and cafes, there is a blanket limit of fifty people per venue or one person per 4m2 in a seated area, whichever is the lesser. Bookings are limited to 10 people and anyone entering the premises must provide their contact details including name, telephone number or email address. This information is to be kept in a secure