What restrictions have eased under Stage 3 rollbacks
Tasmanians can enjoy a slew of freedoms again, including parks and libraries as Stage 3 restriction easing was brought forward ahead of the school holidays. See everything that’s has changed in the latest rollback >>
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TASMANIANS can enjoy a visit to their local pub or favourite restaurant this weekend, with Stage 3 restriction easing being brought forward.
Effective from noon today, gathering sizes will increase to a maximum of 500 people outdoors and 250 per undivided indoor space across all premises.
This means pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to service more patrons, in line with the revised density limit, which has decreased from one person per four square metres to one person per two square metres.
Venues to open include casinos, nightclubs, gaming venues and food courts (including dine-in) will also be able to re-open.
It is important to note that patrons must be seated in premises where alcohol is sold, meaning activities that are not seated (e.g. pool, dancing) are not permitted.
Premier Peter Gutwein said gradual easing continues to be informed by Public Health advice at both a state, and national level.
“I understand that this has been a very challenging time for many hospitality businesses, however it has proven the resilience and tenacity of our operators and their employees, and I can assure the hospitality industry that the government will continue to work with you on the pathway to recovery,” he said.
“I am deeply aware that hospitality businesses have felt the full force of the coronavirus impact, however, we must continue a sensible approach forward as a second wave of the virus caused by moving too quickly, too early, would be even more devastating to the industry.”
WHAT’S CHANGING FROM NOON TODAY:
HOUSEHOLD VISITORS
- Gatherings at households – including shacks – remain limited to up to 20 people at any one time, not including residents of the household.
GATHERINGS
The number of people permitted at businesses/activities (other than households) is now determined by the density of the area, up to a maximum of:
- 250 people for an undivided space in an indoor premises; and
- 500 people in an undivided space outdoors.
- Maximum density limit is one person per 2 square metres.
Where the number of people permitted according to the density limit is less than the gathering limit, the lower number applies.
PLACES WHERE THE NEW LIMITS APPLY:
- Airports and premises used for public or commercial transport.
- Medical or health service facilities, including veterinary facilities
- Disability or aged care facilities
- Prisons, correctional facilities, youth justice centres
- Courts or tribunals
- Parliament
- Supermarkets, grocery stores, retail stores or markets
- Shopping centres, office buildings, factories mining sites or construction sites
- Schools, universities, education institutions, childcare facilities, child and family centres
- Premises that deliver services and support to disadvantaged community members
- Indoor and outdoor spaces where people are transiting through
BUSINESSES PERMITTED TO REOPEN:
- Indoor amusement parks, play centres, arcades
- Saunas, spa baths, flotation tanks and bath houses
- Garage sales, car boot sales, second-hand goods sales
- Strip clubs
- Casinos and gaming venues
- Zoos
- Stadiums
- Markets and food vans at markets
- Provision of services to a person by a sex worker, within the meaning of the Sex Industry Offences Act 2005
- Food courts (now includes dine-in)
- Night clubs
SPORT, EXERCISE AND RECREATION:
Gathering limits will be 500 people (including athletes and support staff) in an undivided space outdoors and 250 people for an undivided space in an indoor premises, or a maximum of one person per 2 square metres under the density limit, whichever is less.
Larger teams should consider maintaining some small group separation at training and non-essential social gatherings should be limited.