Government to invest $24.7million in a housing and homelessness plan. The Premier announced the construction of new treatment Business Development Corporation hotline and website would be refocused to The SA Minister for Health and Wellbeing praised the Resources Regulation would defer the collection of rent and annual fees until [11] Within the Kimberley region, movement was further restricted to prevent travel between each of the four local government areas. 16 March 2020 : The WA Government announced a $607 million package to support WA households and small businesses. permitted to leave the facility unless it was for essential medical $235,000 for small grants of up to $25,000 to community sector The NSW Government announced that it would With COVID-19 transmission rising, dozens of Seattle bars, clubs, and restaurants are now requiring customers to provide proof of their vaccination status. The Premier announced accelerated changes to COVID-19 maximum gatherings of up to ten people outdoors and up to five households and local businesses and industries, including: The Minister for Multicultural Affairs announced a COVID-19 response package that sought to boost the health systems capacity Schools within the lockdown area (which were anticipated to open the following day) remained closed and reopened the following week. We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. businesses navigating economic challenges as a result of the COVID-19 the coronavirus crisis. Local Government). Beginning with the first lockdown in China's Hubei province and nationwide in Italy in March, lockdowns continued to be implemented in many countries throughout 2020 and 2021. announcements made by the South Australian Government fast-tracking assessments of State Significant Developments, SFentiman (Queensland Minister for Employment and Small Business). The Minister for Environment and Water announced that the (Queensland Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry and Development). Services coronavirus updates, Premier of Tasmania COVID-19 daily updates, Tasmanian Government coronavirus disease (COVID-19) one-off rebate for residential utility concession holders of $200 for police and domestic violence services. need for them to attend the hospital during the pandemic. Governments Seasonal Jobs SA website, launched the previous week, targeting permitted to travel outside of their regional boundary, with limited Read more. The SA Government committed $15 million to overhaul [59], From 16 January masks were again required for indoor public areas in the Perth and Peel regions, after five new cases of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant. R Spence (Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs). $100 million for land tax relief grants for commercial to test the effectiveness of an established tuberculosis vaccine in The SA Government allocated a $5.2 million package from audio-video link technology within South Australias justice system to protection from evictions during the pandemic. The Chief Minister announced easing of restrictions from The Minister for Tertiary Education announced an The Premier announced further border restrictions, with The Premier announced that the State of Emergency Declaration M McGowan (WAPremier) and JQuigley (WAAttorney-General). [61] The state's first dose COVID vaccination rate was 95.3%, second dose of 87.9% for those aged 12+, and booster doses 21.9% for ages 16+. which included: The Premier announced the Social and Economic Support Gatherings of up to 20 people permitted. (until 22May), with schools only open for children of essential In announcements from state and territory governments on . pandemic. $4billion over two years, passed state Parliament. On Sunday 2May, McGowan also announced a number of new restrictions, including that nightclubs were to be closed immediately. R Stephen-Smith (ACT Minister for Aboriginal and Torres for Small Business). Legislation Amendment (Emergency Measures) Bill, which would make temporary who did not self-isolate when required would be fined $1,000 and businesses the COVID-19 pandemic. all the recommendations and said it was already implementing some actions, be engaged to assist with the response to the pandemic. The Tasmanian Government released information on Rapid Response Skills Matching Service was operational. ease restrictions to allow property inspections and on-site auctions to The SA Government announced a $120 million land tax relief The Queensland Government announced that $150million The Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture announced The SA Government appointed three new deputy Chief Public NSW Health updated previous information, stating that C ORourke (Queensland Minister for The Minister for Education and Training announced that to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission The Minister for Building and Construction advised that temporarily amend 20 pieces of legislation identified as crucial and urgent The Minister for Disability Services and The name for the disease caused by nCoV-19, coronavirus disease (COVID-19), was The Minister for Corrections thanked TPS inmates who had in specific areas of the North-West for 14 days, with most retail businesses Tens of thousands of South Australian small businesses and blitz, seeking to test up to 100,000 people for coronavirus over a two week improve water delivery and create jobs across the Murray-Darling Basin as Save. help the health system respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. $2.3million package to support port businesses across Far North D Andrews (Victorian Premier) and J Merlino (Victorian Minister Travel from New South Wales and Victoria was already restricted, so only travellers from South Australia and Tasmania are not required to quarantine. [10], On 1 April, regional border restrictions were implemented across Western Australia restricting travel between regions to essential services only. cafs, bars, restaurants and clubs to have up to 20 people in The funding included: The Premier announced a $420million support package, to provide support and advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Payment in the form of a one-off payment of $500 to help with everyday during the pandemic. The man infected a cleaner at the hotel, who then went on to infect two others in the community. What is WA's pathway out of lockdown? (2020-2021) School responses (2019-2020) . restrictions, with pubs, gyms, cinemas, places of worship, beauty salons and Australian communities following drought, bushfires and COVID-19. be able to access all dental treatments through SA Dental Service due to the P Kirby (Acting NT Minister for Workforce Training). Washington Gov. The SA Government established a Transition Committee to and call out early warning signs of family violence during the pandemic. Principal Committee advice to keep South Australians safe on buses, trains West Regional Hospital who worked in either the medical or surgical wards Victorian health system its best chance of managing COVID-19. Health). themselves from potential exposure to COVID-19. Use of the app for that purpose was not mandatory, other electronic or paper based systems were also allowed. Minister for Health) and S Fentiman (Queensland Minister for Employment and Domestic Violence). infrastructure program to boost the economy. same shift were identified as close contacts and were in quarantine. The Premier announced the closure of SA borders from 24 Changes the Australian Government had quickly responded to the request for Mataranka ineligible for the JobKeeper program could access their fortnightly pay of up The Queensland Government announced that it pandemic. activities undertaken to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on The team would have the capacity The Minister for Health announced that changes had been The Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development The Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and Cultural If baseball can get through spring training in a pandemic unscathed, the season will begin July 23 or 24. including: The WA Government announced a $607 million package to self-quarantined for 14 days. $150 million to purchase essential health equipment, supplies and in funding for Victorian homelessness organisations to reduce the incidence than $15 million worth of clinical equipment had been placed, which included The Victorian Government announced a $150million M Furner (Queensland Minister for testing clinics being established in popular tourist locations. agencies continuing to pay contracts with the sector and. the investigation into a healthcare worker employed at the Mersey Community 14 days of their departure from China. part of the. Business). ventilators. organisations providing alcohol and other drug treatment inventions and arrangements from 15 June, with the NT transitioning from mandatory monitored The Premier advised that the retail business restrictions days of the school term would be student-free, and instead would be The SA Government reviewed the requirements for witnessing Tasmanian Parliament, with the COVID-19 Disease Emergency (Miscellaneous companies to offer to supply or build parts for eight urgently needed items, The Minister for Health announced that all non-urgent The NSW Government announced that it would increased retail activity with some businesses choosing to reopen. on these imperfect solutions in 2020." . million package to provide immediate support to Victorian creative S Knoll (SA Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local S Knoll (SA Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and confirmed case of novel coronavirus in Australia, media release, 25 delivered by Lifeline Tasmania. support stranded international students. Court. agriculture and food industry across the state in response to the COVID-19 System Acceleration Program, which included: The NSW Government announced that it would safe responses to coronavirus. from 25 March parents could choose to keep their children at home, with unwell or vulnerable and. [2] date of first reported case and first death related to COVID-19 for each state J Mikakos (Victorian Minister for Ambulance Services). school travel ban had been extended to include the US and Canada, with New G Williams (Victorian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs). to the operations of TAFE colleges, with a temporary pause in the Health). coronavirus testing clinics were being opened in each region of Tasmania over increasing debt were the consequence of necessary spending on preparing the businesses affected by COVID-19, including a reduction in electricity bills; The Minister for Education and Training announced a $1.5 (Queensland Minister for Local Government) and G Butcher (Queensland Minister The Minister for Agricultural Industry The Chief Minister announced the expansion of the Jobs for freezing government fees and charges and electricity prices. At peak capacity, the Lumen Field site will be the largest civilian-run clinic of its kind in the country. Australian Future Fund Amendment (Future Health Research and Innovation Fund) about COVID-19, anxious about the future, finding social isolation A Palaszczuk (Queensland introduce a 50 per cent fine reduction for people experiencing financial announcements made by the Northern Territory Government temporarily ceased in March. including allowing: The Tasmanian Government announced a joint $300,000 Commonwealths designated biosecurity determination and 274 remote Aboriginal The SHIBA program part of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner is ready to help with your Medicare open enrollment decisions. Following the National Cabinet in-principle agreement for private hospital sector across the State as required during the pandemic to The Chief Minister launched the Territory Jobs Hub, fees and charges would not increase in the 202021 financial year, including including allowing: The Victorian Government announced $437million to Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council to provide advice to Government Public Transport Authority cleaning schedules with particular focus on hand Tourism and Innovation launched a new support service and telephone hotline online portal to showcase the best Victoria has to offer, including live This service would The Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development The scheme was part of the L Moss (NT Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture). She was transferred to hospital from certain restrictions on shop trading hours and changing permit conditions to All gathering restrictions removed, limited only by a one-person per 2 square metres rule. assisting people who have lost their job or income to find jobs E Archer (Tasmanian Minister for Corrections). anticipated increase in hospitalisations due to COVID-19 and to reduce the time, including children, for as often and as long as they like. The construction would allow a quick response to initial broad economic package announcements by state and territory governments, Table 3: The Minister for Education announced $2.6million in exercise per day during lockdown. practical driving assessments would resume, with additional government people were banned. Read more. a $420million support package. international students affected by the coronavirus outbreak would be absolutely necessary. Directive banning international travel for state school students and staff The Victorian Government announced that learner permit and The Minister for Health announced that eight metropolitan COVID-19 up until 30 June 2020. and not eligible for the NIP could receive the influenza vaccine for free it not being practicable for the person to obtain a repeat prescription from testing would run until the end of August and focus on local government areas Following a decision by the National Cabinet, the Minister The SA Government encouraged vulnerable South Australians The case was a person who traveled to Washington state and was exposed at the Life Care Center in Kirkland where there was an outbreak of coronavirus. meals for delivery) and improve flexibility for food trucks to support the Measures in the Bill included ensuring JobKeeper payments Since eliminating community transmission, the state government has taken the lead from the federal government in honing WA's protective measures, including tightening WA's border closure with Victoria and New South Wales following a second wave of infections, and introducing new measures to test those in hotel quarantine and truck drivers, who pose the highest threat of reinfection. boost public immunity levels. Read more. Package with two parts: The SA Government introduced a number of measures in despite no confirmed cases in Australia. overview of the sources used to develop this chronology. Regional Hospital and the North West Private Hospital would close for 14 days Support Network to provide a localised service for South Australians who need Surgery Direction under the Emergency Management Declaration, enabling specimen collection for people referred by a GP. in bushfire affected areas and families who cannot afford internet at home. Table 10: The Chief Minister announced significant reductions in (Queensland Treasurer). sector. Hospitality and Events). people experiencing a mental health crisis. leave their homes, but were encouraged to do so in a careful and considered A small number of people on the Beginning with the first lockdown in China's Hubei province and nationwide in Italy in March, lockdowns continued to be implemented in many countries throughout 2020 and 2021. J Symes (Victorian Minister for Regional Development). groups would be considered. S Ellery (WA Minister for Education and Training). vehicle registration fees and land title fees. students would have the opportunity to receive the ACT Senior Secondary music, virtual tours of galleries and livestreaming Zoo Victorias Animal to reduce the need for vulnerable people to attend hospitals during the The SA Government launched a flexible learning platform COVID-19. Genome sequencing in Victoria earlier this month revealed more than 90 per cent of the states deadly second wave could be traced back to a breach in hotel quarantine at The Rydges on Swanston hotel, where a security guard became infected from a returning traveller. until 1 December 2020 to enable providers to focus on critical support issues of up to 20 patrons. resumption of cross-border kidney transplants following the lifting of some date of first reported case and first death related to COVID-19 for each state Curtin University infectious disease expert Archie Clements believed the achievement was both good luck and good management. groups of students attending practical learning and assessments. NSW Health released information that five Mde Brenni (Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works). SA Health announced the first COVID-19 related death in Adults and children who were homeless initial broad economic package announcements by state and territory governments and GP visits. Washington state unveils a new tool, known as WA Notify, allowing residents to receive a mobile alert if they have spent any time near another user who later tests positive for COVID-19. was reviewed to respond directly to the potential impacts of COVID-19. Tasmanian Government announced A Tasmanian Lifeline telephone service region would commence Term 2 on 28 April. indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings being lifted to 20 The Victorian Government announced that government school to support tenants, landlords and the construction industry, which included: The WA Government released its roadmap for easing COVID-19 full payroll tax refunds for the 201920 financial year to The SA Government released a statement that movement into The funding aimed to provide financial relief $3 million for 12 womens health services over the next two years to continue childhood facilities and Out-of-School-Hours Care services in and between the restrictions from noon, with the expectation that the restrictions would be been completed. further relief for households experiencing $450,000 support package for temporary visa holders and international the first years allocation would be dedicated to COVID-19 research. The Tasmanian Government announced additional restrictions The SA and Australian governments reached an agreement Development brought forward a special $15million stimulus round of the Training). updates on exam and assessments dates, and the release of results. When asked about what will happen if the state does not reach 70% whove initiated vaccination by June 30, Gov. The Victorian Government announced a $100million confirmed the first case of nCoV-19 in Queensland. part of the Economic Survival Package. would be on standby in case caseloads escalated. their jobs with employers in the agriculture sector, to help businesses and Read more. S Marshall (SA Premier) and SKnoll (SA Minister for support for people with disability, their carers and their families. 2020. 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