NSW has imposed restrictions on four northern NSW LGAs – Tweed, Lismore, Byron Bay, Ballina – in response to a growing COVID-19 cluster that revolves around a Hen’s Party at Byron Bay, linking to the clusters in Queensland.
The following requirements are now in place for residents of suburbs within those four LGAs:
- Residential premises are limited to 30 visitors maximum
- Holiday homes can’t have more than 30 people unless all from the same family
- Premises are restricted to:
1 person per 4 square metres indoors, and
1 person per 2 square metres outdoors - At non-residential premises the following cannot occur in an indoor area:
Dancing
Singing
Drinking alcohol other than when seated
Masks are required:
- At all indoor places other than residential premises
- On public transport (including shuffle buses) and public transport waiting stops
- On public transport to and from the relevant area and the airport (including an airport outside of the relevant area)
Outdoor music festivals are prohibited, including the Byron Bay Bluesfest, which has been cancelled for the second year in a row. Yesterday afternoon a Public Health Order was issued citing the cancellation of the festival which was due to begin today and run over the Easter break.
