ACT COVID-19 SUMMARY OF RESTRICTIONS FOR BUSINESS

FROM 11:59PM THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER 2021

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FROM 15 OCTOBER 2021 FROM 29 OCTOBER 2021 FROM 26 NOVEMBER 2021

CORE RESTRICTIONS ACROSS ALL SETTINGS

• Lockdown Lifted • COVID-19 Safety Plans must be prepared by certain businesses and able to • COVID-19 Safety Plans must be prepared by all businesses and able to be
be produced if requested by an authorised officer. produced if requested by an authorised officer.
• COVID-19 Safety Plans must be prepared by businesses and able to be
o COVID-19 Safety Checklist for Small Business o COVID-19 Safety Checklist for Small Business
produced if requested by an authorised officer.
o COVID-19 Safety Guidelines o COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
o COVID-19 Safety Checklist for Small Business
o COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
• Certain businesses and venues must continue using Check in CBR app • Certain businesses and venues must continue using Check in CBR app
• Businesses and venues must be registered for and using Check in CBR app

FACE COVERINGS/MASKS
• Must be carried at all times.
• Must be carried at all times. • Facemasks likely to be required for high risk indoor settings only
• All individuals aged 12 years and over must wear a face mask upon leaving
• All individuals aged 12 years and over must wear a face mask at all times (exemptions apply)
home when in indoor areas, including in workplaces. o Consideration will be given to whether mask wearing may only apply for
upon leaving home, including in workplaces.
• Only children in years 7 to 12 are required to wear a face mask while in
• Only children in years 7 to 12 are required to wear a face mask while at high risk settings where physical distancing is not possible.
indoor spaces at school.
school.
• A person is not required to wear a face mask if they have a physical or
• A person is not required to wear a face mask if they have a physical or
mental health illness or condition, or disability, which makes wearing a face
mental health illness or condition, or disability, which makes wearing a face
mask detrimental to their condition.
mask detrimental to their condition.
• A person may remove their face mask in an indoor space in the following
• A person may remove their face mask in the following situations:
situations:
o when consuming food, drink or medicine.
o when consuming food, drink or medicine.
o when communicating with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing
o when communicating with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing
and visibility of the mouth is essential for communication.
and visibility of the mouth is essential for communication.
o when at work and the nature of the work means that wearing a face
o when at work and the nature of the work means that wearing a face
mask creates a risk to health and safety.
mask creates a risk to health and safety.
o If asked to remove a face mask to ascertain identity (eg if asked by a
o If asked to remove a face mask to ascertain identity (eg if asked by a
police officer).
police officer).
o When undertaking vigorous exercise.
o When undertaking vigorous exercise in an indoor space.
o When performing essential work in an outdoor space where no other
o When performing essential work in an indoor space, but only when:
people are present.
▪ in an office where no other people are present; OR
o If a person is alone or only with members of the same household in
▪ when sitting or standing at a workstation in an office; AND
an outdoor space when no other people are present.
▪ 1.5 metres away from any other person.
o When performing essential work in an indoor space, but only when:
As soon as a person is no longer alone or is moving, they must wear
o in an office where no other people are present; OR
a face mask.
o when sitting or standing at a workstation in an office; AND
o If they are in the process of getting married in an indoor space.
o 1.5 metres away from any other person.
o If alone in a vehicle or with other members of the same household
o As soon as a person is no longer alone or is moving, they must wear a
only.
face mask.
o Because of an emergency.
o If they are in the process of getting married.
o If a person is seated at a table in a restaurant or café.
o If alone in a vehicle or with other members of the same household
only. Note: A face covering means a mask or other covering that fits securely around
o Because of an emergency. the face and covers the nose and mouth to provide the wearer with protection
o If a person is seated at a table in a restaurant or café. against infection. A scarf or bandana is not a face mask.

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Note: A face covering means a mask or other covering that fits securely around
the face and covers the nose and mouth to provide the wearer with protection
against infection. A scarf or bandana is not a face mask.
• NSW and Victoria remain as COVID-19 Affected Areas. Exemptions are
required for travellers seeking to enter the ACT from these areas.
• Standing Exemption for surrounding NSW border residents expanded to
include additional postcodes.
• Exemption criteria for entry into the ACT from a COVID Affected Area to be
reviewed and relaxed.
• Employers continue to allow staff to work from home if practical.
• Gradual return to work where it suits employees and employers, and in
accordance with the Public Health Direction.
All Essential Retail
From 11.59pm 21 October 2021:
• Businesses must meet their work, health and safety obligations.
• Businesses to apply the following density restrictions to all areas of the
business which are accessible to the public:
o One person per four square metres per usable indoor space; and
o One person per four square metres per usable outdoor space.
• COVID Safe Plan required for certain essential businesses
o Hardware and building supplies, agricultural and rural supplies, pet
stores and businesses that predominately sell essential office
supplies
Non-Essential Retail
From 11.59pm 21 October 2021:
FROM 29 OCTOBER 2021 FROM 26 NOVEMBER 2021
INTERSTATE TRAVEL
From 1 November 2021 • A risk based approach to continue to apply to travel restrictions going
forward.
• NSW and Victoria will no longer be declared as COVID-19 Affected Areas.
• For all other interstate travel a risk-based approach will be followed to
determine travel restrictions going forward.
• High risk geographical areas will continue to be restricted, and exemptions
required prior to travel.
o Vaccinated travellers can enter the ACT for any reason, without the
need to quarantine.
o Unvaccinated travellers can travel for essential reasons only.
Exemption applications will be considered on a case by case basis
and certain conditions (testing and/or quarantine or stay at home)
may be applied.
WORK
• Continued return to work where it suits employees and employers.
• Continued return to work where it suits employees and employers, and in
accordance with the Public Health Direction.
BUSINESS AND RETAIL
Businesses not specifically covered elsewhere in the Direction (including Retail) Businesses not covered elsewhere in the Direction (including Retail, whether
Essential or Non Essential)
• Businesses must meet their work, health and safety obligations.
• One person per four square metres must be applied to any areas of the • Businesses must meet their work, health and safety obligations.
business which are accessible to the public (exc staff). • One person per two square metres must be applied to any areas of the
• COVID Safety Plans required for certain businesses, as stipulated in the business which are accessible to the public.
Public Health Direction.
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• Click and Collect requirements to be removed from 11:59pm on Thursday 21

October 2021, and businesses can reopen to the public.
• Businesses must meet their work, health and safety obligations.
• COVID Safe Plan required.
• Businesses to apply the following density restrictions to all areas of the
business which are accessible to the public:
o One person per four square metres per usable indoor space; and
o One person per four square metres per usable outdoor space.

Businesses not covered elsewhere in the Direction

• Employers continue to allow staff to work from home if reasonably practical.
• Gradual return to work where it suits employees and employers, and in
accordance with the Public Health Direction.
• For workplaces whose staff cannot reasonably work from home:
o Businesses must meet their work, health and safety obligations.
o One person per four square metres must be applied to any areas of the
business which are accessible to the public.
Note: These restrictions will apply to all Small Businesses (non-retail), Art
Studios etc. For this reason, these activities will no longer be specifically
mentioned in the Public Health Direction going forward.
HOSPITALITY AND LICENSED VENUES

Licensed Venues, Cafes, Restaurants and Food Courts
• 25 people across the venue or one person per four square metres,
whichever is lesser (exc. staff).
• If businesses wish to have more than 25 people they can have up to 50
people outdoors, or one person per four square metres, whichever is lesser.
o If businesses select this option, they must not permit patrons to be
seated in an indoor space, regardless of the number of people seated
outside.
• Guests must remain seated whilst eating and drinking.
• Dancing is not permitted.
• Food Courts can only operate by take away only.
Licensed Venues, Cafes, Restaurants and Food Courts
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If businesses wish to have more than 25 people, they can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space up to
300 people (exc staff).
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces.
• Dancing is not permitted.
• Venues to display a sign at the entrance of each space specifying
occupancy limit for the space.
Licensed Venues, Cafes, Restaurants and Food Courts
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If businesses wish to have more than 25 people, they can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
• Eating and drinking while standing is permitted.
• Dancing is permitted.
• Venues to display a sign at the entrance of each space specifying
occupancy limit for the space.

Food Courts Food Courts

• Food Courts can open for seated service as follows: • Can apply one person per two square metres within each indoor space
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space • Eating and drinking while standing is permitted.
o Food court operators with capacity of more than 200 patrons must
submit their COVID Safety Plans for endorsement by the Chief Health
Officer by 12 November 2021.
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces.

Nightclubs Nightclubs Nightclubs

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• Closed, but can trade as a bar.
Casinos, Clubs, Gambling Venues and Betting Agencies
• 25 people across the venue or one person per four square metres,
whichever is lesser (exc staff).
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking
Hairdressing and Barbers, Beauty Therapy, Day Spas, Nail Salons, Waxing
Salons, Tanning Salons, Tattoo Parlours and Body Modification Studios
• Can open with one person per four square metres up to five clients at any
one time (exc staff).
Strip Clubs and Brothels
• Closed.
FROM 29 OCTOBER 2021
• Closed, but can trade as a bar with same density limits as licensed venues.
GAMING AND GAMBLING VENUES
Casinos, Clubs, Gambling Venues and Betting Agencies
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc staff),
and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space up to 300
people (exc staff).
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces.
• Dancing is not permitted.
• Venues to display a sign at the entrance of each space specifying
occupancy limit for the space.
HAIRDRESSING, BEAUTY AND PERSONAL SERVICES
Hairdressing and Barbers, Beauty Therapy, Day Spas, Nail Salons, Waxing
Salons, Tanning Salons, Tattoo Parlours and Body Modification Studios
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff), or
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply one person per four square
metres within each indoor space (exc staff).
Strip Clubs and Brothels
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space up to 100
people (exc staff).
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces.
• Patrons are not permitted to dance.
• Venues to display a sign at the entrance of each space specifying
occupancy limit for the space.
FROM 26 NOVEMBER 2021
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If businesses wish to have more than 25 people, they can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc staff),
and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
• Eating and drinking while standing is permitted.
• Dancing is permitted.
• Occupancy limits to be agreed by CHO or delegate (Authorised Persons).
• Venues to display a sign at the entrance of each space specifying
occupancy limit for the space.
Casinos, Clubs, Gambling Venues and Betting Agencies
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If businesses wish to have more than 25 people, they can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc staff),
and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
• Eating and drinking while standing is permitted.
• Dancing is permitted.
Venues to display a sign at the entrance of each space specifying
occupancy limit for the space.
Hairdressing and Barbers, Beauty Therapy, Day Spas, Nail Salons, Waxing
Salons, Tanning Salons, Tattoo Parlours and Body Modification Studios
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If businesses wish to have more than 25 people, they can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff)
Strip Clubs and Brothels
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If businesses wish to have more than 25 people, they can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc staff)
• Eating and drinking while standing is permitted.
• Dancing is permitted.
Venues to display a sign at the entrance of each space specifying
occupancy limit for the space.
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FITNESS AND SPORT

Gyms, Health Clubs, Fitness Centres or Wellness Centres, Personal Training and
Bootcamps
• 25 patrons across the venue or one person per four square metres,
whichever is lesser (exc staff).
• Indoor classes and circuit sessions not permitted.
• Supervised weight training or use of other gym equipment.
• Equipment to be cleaned after each individual use.
• Outdoor bootcamps and personal training can take place within gathering
limits.
• Change rooms to remain closed.
Gyms, Health Clubs, Fitness Centres or Wellness Centres, Personal Training and Gyms, Health Clubs, Fitness Centres or Wellness Centres, Personal Training and
Bootcamps, Bootcamps
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff). • 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply: • If businesses wish to have more than 25 people, they can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space up to o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
300 people (exc staff). staff).
• Classes limited to 20 people. • No limit on class numbers
• Change rooms can reopen

Swimming Pools Swimming Pools Swimming Pools

• Hydrotherapy pools permitted to operate. • 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• 25 people across the venue or one person per four square metres, • If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
whichever is lesser (exc staff). o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc
• 2 swimmers only per lane. staff), and
• Formal swimming lessons and training permitted to go ahead within the o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space up to
gathering restrictions. 500 people (exc staff).
• Change rooms to remain closed. • Change rooms can reopen
• One parent for each minor (in addition to 25 swimmers). • Limit of two swimmers per lane no longer required.
• Exemptions will be considered for events, in accordance with the COVID-19
Safe Event Guidance.
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, vennues can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space up to
1,000 (exc staff).
• Exemptions will be considered for events, in accordance with the COVID-19
Safe Event Guidance.

Dance Classes Dance Classes Dance Classes

• Closed. May permit no more than two people at any one time who work at • One person per four square metres up to 20 people per indoor space (exc
the non-essential business, activity or undertaking to attend the premises staff).
for the purposes of filming, live streaming, or broadcasting to patrons. • Classes limited to 20 people.
ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
• No limit on class numbers

Indoor or Outdoor Play Centres, Arcades or Amusement Centres
• Outdoor Play Centres or Amusement Centres permitted to operate with up
to 25 people across the venue or one person per four square metres,
whichever is lesser (exc. staff).
• Indoor venues remain closed.
Outdoor Play Centres or Amusement Centres/Indoor Amusement Centres
(unless they fall in category below)
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor and
outdoor space (exc staff)
• Group bookings limited to no more than 10 people.
Indoor or Outdoor Play Centres, Arcades or Amusement Centres
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
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Libraries
• 25 people across the venue or one person per four square metres,
whichever is lesser (exc. staff).
Community Centres, Facilities or Youth Centres
• 25 people across the venue or one person per four square metres,
whichever is lesser (exc. staff or volunteers).
• Indoor sports held in these facilities are not permitted.
Galleries, Museums, National Cultural Institution, Historic Sites, Outdoor
Attractions (Zoos and other Tourism Attractions)
• Closed to the public.
• Essential staff may continue to attend work.
Choirs, Bands and Orchestras
• No Change
FROM 29 OCTOBER 2021
Certain Indoor Play Centres and Arcades (places to play video and electronic
games) targeted to Under 12s – businesses will be communicated with directly
• Closed.
COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL FACILITES, ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
Libraries
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc staff),
and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
• Groups limited to no more than 20 people.
Community Centres, Facilities or Youth Centres
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff or
volunteers).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc staff),
and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space up to 300
people (exc staff).
• Activities being held in these facilities which are referenced elsewhere must
comply with the conditions for those activities (eg. weddings, martial arts,
sporting activities, and dance classes).
Galleries, Museums, National Cultural Institution, Historic Sites, Outdoor
Attractions (Zoos and other Tourism Attractions)
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff or
volunteers).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc staff),
and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space
(exc staff).
• Organised tour groups to be limited to a maximum of 20 people, with
duration of tour to be minimised.
• Exemptions will be considered for events, in accordance with the COVID-19
Safe Event Guidance.
Musical Ensembles - Choirs, Bands and Orchestras (higher risk activity)
• 20 people per choir, band, orchestra (excluding conductor, instructor,
accompanists) or one person per four square metres, whichever is lesser.
FROM 26 NOVEMBER 2021
* Restrictions will be subject to epidemiological situation and levels of
transmission within younger cohorts yet to be vaccinated.
Libraries
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
Community Centres, Facilities or Youth Centres
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
• Activities being held in these facilities which are referenced elsewhere
must comply with the conditions for those activities (eg. weddings, martial
arts, sporting activities, and dance classes).
Galleries, Museums, National Cultural Institution, Historic Sites, Outdoor
Attractions (Zoos and other Tourism Attractions)
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
Musical Ensembles - Choirs, Bands and Orchestras (higher risk activity)
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
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EVENTS AND PERFORMANCE VENUES, CONFERENCES AND CINEMAS
Indoor Entertainment and Event Venues (including venues with forward facing, Indoor Entertainment and Event Venues (including venues with forward facing,
fixed and tiered seating – theatres, arenas or auditoriums). fixed and tiered seating – theatres, arenas or auditoriums).
• Closed to the public.
• Up to 25 people can enter the venue to broadcast a performance. Indoor theatre-style venues with fixed and tiered seating:
• 75 per cent of fixed seating capacity for each space up to 1,000 tickets.
• For areas with unfixed seating, one person per four square metres to be
applied to each indoor space (exc staff).
• Theatres with fixed seating capacity of more than 200 people must submit
their COVID Safety Plans for endorsement by the Chief Health Officer by 12
November 2021.
Other Indoor performance and entertainment venues:
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff or
volunteers).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff)
• Events must be ticketed or pre-registered.
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces.
• Exemptions will be considered for events, in accordance with the COVID-19
Safe Event Guidance
Conference and Convention Venues Conference and Convention Venues
• Closed. • 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff or
volunteers).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space up to
300 people (exc staff).
National Convention Centre
• For areas with fixed and tiered seating, 75 per cent of fixed seating
capacity for each space up to 1,000 tickets.
• For areas with unfixed seating, one person per four square metres to be
applied to each indoor space (exc staff).
• Events must be ticketed or pre-registered.
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces.
FROM 26 NOVEMBER 2021
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
Indoor Entertainment and Event Venues (including venues with forward facing,
fixed and tiered seating – theatres, arenas or auditoriums).
Indoor theatre-style venues with fixed and tiered seating:
• 100 per cent of fixed seating capacity for each space.
• Density quotients do not apply for unfixed seating areas when
performances are being held, noting that venues may not be able to
maintain one person per two sqm in lobby and bar areas when operating
at 100% capacity.
Other Indoor performance and entertainment venues:
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
• Events must be ticketed or pre-registered.
Exemptions will be considered for events, in accordance with the COVID-19
Safe Event Guidance
Conference and Convention Venues
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).
National Convention Centre
• For areas with fixed and tiered seating, 100 per cent of fixed seating
capacity.
• For areas with unfixed seating, one person per two square metres to be
applied to each indoor space (exc staff).
• Events must be ticketed or pre-registered.
• Eating and drinking while standing is permitted.
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Cinemas or Movie Theatres
• Closed.
Outdoor Entertainment and Event Venues (including venues with forward
facing, fixed and tiered seating - stadiums, concert venues)
• Closed unless sporting activities are being held in accordance with the
restrictions for those activities (eg: training outdoors).
FROM 29 OCTOBER 2021
• Updated COVID Safety Plans must be endorsed by the Chief Health Officer.
• Exemptions will be considered for events held at these venues, in
accordance with the COVID-19 Safe Event Guidance
• Activities being held in these facilities which are referenced elsewhere
must comply with the conditions for those activities (eg. weddings).
Cinemas or Movie Theatres
• Sessions must be ticketed.
• 75 per cent of fixed seating capacity for each space.
• For areas with unfixed seating, one person per four square metres to be
applied to each indoor space (exc staff).
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces
Outdoor Entertainment and Event Venues (including venues with forward
facing, fixed and tiered seating - stadiums, concert venues)
Outdoor venues – enclosed with permanent tiered stadiums:
• 75 per cent of fixed seating capacity for each space (exc staff).
• One person per two square metres to be applied to unfixed seating areas
which are outdoors (exc staff).
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces,
• No more than 500 people permitted to be at the venue.
GIO Stadium and Manuka Oval
• 75 per cent of fixed seating capacity.
• One person per four square metres to be applied to unfixed seating areas
in any indoor spaces (exc staff).
• One person per two square metres to be applied to unfixed seating areas
in any outdoor spaces (exc staff).
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces.
• Updated COVID Safety Plans must be endorsed by the Chief Health Officer.
Exhibition Park in Canberra
• 75 per cent of any fixed and tiered seating areas across the venue
• One person per four square metres to be applied to unfixed seating areas
in any indoor spaces (exc staff).
• One person per two square metres to be applied to unfixed seating areas
in any outdoor spaces (exc staff).
• Events of more than 1,500 people require an exemption.
• Patrons must remain seated whilst eating and drinking in indoor spaces,
• Updated COVID Safety Plans must be endorsed by the Chief Health Officer.
• Events must be ticketed or pre-registered.
• Exemptions will be considered for events held at these venues, in
accordance with the COVID-19 Safe Event Guidance
FROM 26 NOVEMBER 2021
• Exemptions will be considered for events, in accordance with the COVID-19
Safe Event Guidance
• Activities being held in these facilities which are referenced elsewhere
must comply with the conditions for those activities (eg. weddings).
Cinemas or Movie Theatres
• Sessions must be ticketed.
• 100 per cent of fixed seating capacity for each space.
• Density quotients do not apply for unfixed seating areas when
performances are being held, noting that venues may not be able to
maintain one person per two sqm in lobby and bar areas when operating
at 100% capacity.
Outdoor Entertainment and Event Venues (including venues with forward
facing, fixed and tiered seating - stadiums, concert venues)
Outdoor venues – enclosed with permanent tiered stadiums:
• 100 per cent of fixed seating capacity for each space (exc staff).
• One person per two square metres to be applied to unfixed seating areas
(exc staff).
• Events of greater than 1,000 people require an exemption.
GIO Stadium and Manuka Oval
• 100 per cent of fixed seating capacity.
• One person per two square metres to be applied to any unfixed seating
areas (exc staff).
Exhibition Park in Canberra
• One person per two square metres to be applied to unfixed seating areas
(exc staff).
• 100 per cent of any fixed and tiered seating areas
• Events of more than 2,000 people require an exemption.
• Events must be ticketed or pre-registered.
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ACT COVID-19 SUMMARY OF RESTRICTIONS FOR BUSINESS
FROM 1159PM THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER 2021
Sections with changes highlighted orange.

FROM 15 OCTOBER 2021 FROM 29 OCTOBER 2021 FROM 26 NOVEMBER 2021

REAL ESTATE SERVICES AND AUCTION HOUSES

Real Estate: Real Estate: Real Estate:

• Can allow one agent to conduct property inspections provided that: • 25 people across the venue before density limits apply. • 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• The inspection is of a property that is for rent or sale, • If more than 25 people, venues apply: • If more than 25 people, venues canapply:
• The inspection is undertaken by private appointment only, and o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
• The inspection is conducted with either one person or more than one person staff), and staff), and
if all from the same household, o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space up to o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
• Where no other people are present at the time of the inspection, including 300 people (exc staff). staff).
residents of the house.
• Property inspections required by law for the sale of a property permitted to
proceed.
• Photographing or filming a property is permitted to take place, with physical
distancing to be maintained at all times.
• Property stylists may attend a residence to style the residence prior to sale,
with physical distancing to be maintained at all times.
Auctions:
• Outdoor auctions permitted to take place with 25 people or one person per
four square metres, whichever is lesser (exc staff).

Auction Houses Auction Houses Auction Houses

• 25 people across the venue or one person per four square metres,
whichever is lesser (exc staff).
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per four square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space up to
300 people (exc staff).
• 25 people across the venue before density limits apply (exc staff).
• If more than 25 people, venues can apply:
o One person per two square metres within each indoor space (exc
staff), and
o One person per two square metres within each outdoor space (exc
staff).

TOURS AND ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation

• Open • Open • Open

Tours (eg walking tours) Tours (eg walking tours) • Inte

• Outdoors only with 25 people or one person per four square meters, • Open in line with applicable gathering restrictions.
whichever is lesser (exc staff)
Tour transport:
Tour transport: • Open in line with applicable gathering restrictions.
• Closed

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ACT COVID-19 SUMMARY OF RESTRICTIONS FOR BUSINESS
FROM 1159PM THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER 2021
Sections with changes highlighted orange.

FROM 15 OCTOBER 2021 FROM 29 OCTOBER 2021 FROM 26 NOVEMBER 2021

CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

• Building and construction activities must strictly adhere to the ‘ACT Building
and Construction Industry COVID-19 Requirements’.
• Manufacturing, fabrication, testing, assembly, professional, regulatory, off –
site administrative and equipment supply activities necessary to facilitate
permitted construction activities.
• The following additional restrictions apply:
• Building and construction activities must strictly adhere to the ‘ACT
Building and Construction Industry COVID-19 Requirements’.
• Numbers on site should not exceed:
o more than one person per four square metres for indoor sites.
o more than one person per two square metres for outdoor sites.
• Building and construction activities must strictly adhere to the ‘ACT
Building and Construction Industry COVID-19 Requirements’.
• Numbers on site should not exceed:
o more than one person per two square metres for indoor sites.
o more than one person per two square metres for outdoor sites.

All Residential Construction – (Class 1 Buildings as defined under the National

Construction Code) – regardless of whether the property is occupied or
unoccupied.
• No more than ten workers on the site at any one time, or one person per
four square metres, whichever is the lesser.
• For occupied residences, a maximum of five workers are permitted to work
indoors at any point in time.
• There is to be no interaction between workers and residents within an
occupied premises.

Occupied Residential Apartments

• Only outdoor construction works permitted to take place.
• No more than ten workers on the site at any one time, or one person per
four square metres, whichever is the lesser.

Other Provisions
• Concreting works can be undertaken for an occupied and unoccupied
premises with the minimum number of concreters required for work, health
and safety reasons.

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