COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ONCE NSW REACHES 70% DOUBLE VACCINATION

The NSW Government has now published the Public Health Order and accompanying Amendment to the Public Health Order which outlines restrictions in place from the Monday, 11 October 2021 – the first Monday after the state reaches the 70 per cent double vaccination milestone. Please see the below information relating to the sport and recreation sector, noting that these restrictions apply only to people that are fully vaccinated. Community sport training activities only are allowed to take place, in compliance with the Public Health Order. At this point, no community sport competition is permitted.

Outdoor events: The maximum number of persons in an outdoor area must not exceed more than 1 person per 2 square metres of space. The maximum number of persons permitted at the following outdoor events are;
a) for a controlled outdoor public gathering—500 persons
b) for a COVID-19 safe outdoor public gathering—50 persons
c) for any other outdoor public gathering—30 persons.

Unvaccinated adults:
An unvaccinated adult means a person who is more than 16 years of age and is not fully vaccinated. The occupier of the following premises must take reasonable steps to ensure that an unvaccinated adult is not on the premises;
a) Entertainment facilities;
b) Recreation facilities (major);
c) Recreation facilities (indoor); and
d) Public swimming pools.

The occupier of entertainment facilities and recreation facilities (major) must ensure that a person who is under 16 years of age and is not fully vaccinated is not on the premises unless the person is;
a) On the premises to carry out work; or
b) Accompanied by a person who is; a. A member of the person’s household, and b. A fully vaccinated person.