Don’t have time to watch the latest lengthy update from Scott Morrison on Australia’s coronavirus crisis? No worries – we’ve got a one-minute cheat-sheet to keep you up to date on what all these COVID-19 updates and precautions mean for you and your family.
General guidelines
- Many Australians are still returning home from high-risk countries. Quarantining is absolutely critical. No if, ands, or buts. If you’re coming into Australia, YOU DON’T LEAVE YOUR HOUSE.
- Practice good hygiene.
- All non-essential gatherings must be under 100 people must ensure there is 2.5 meters per person. So, a 1000m2 room would hold 25 people only.
- Additional social distancing measures are expected to start hitting shortly. People need to be clear about distancing yourself from every other fellow Australian wherever possible.
Education
- At this stage, schools will remain OPEN
- NAPLAN tests, however, are cancelled. Most schools have also cancelled all events, assemblies, etc.
Travel
- Families are urged to rethink the need to travel at all.
- Australia is closed to non-Australian citizens and residents.
- Australian citizens and residents returning will need to self-isolate for 14 days.
- No unnecessary travel into remote communities.
Aged Care
- There will be more funds to Meals on Wheels and additional support to have access to home care and other essential services
Finance
- Banks will defer loan repayments for up to six months for small businesses who are struggling due to the coronavirus.
- NAB will allow homeowners to defer repayments for 6 months. We expect other big banks will follow soon.
- Tenants who are renting will be protected from eviction for the next 6 months.
