Here's a breakdown of the border restrictions for each state and territory in Australia.
, but are prohibited from travelling to metropolitan Melbourne, except for the reasons of: permitted work, care and compassionate reasons and shopping for food and supplies.Those seeking to enter under the list of exemptions must apply for ainclude: emergency service workers; compassionate grounds such as essential medical treatment, attending a funeral, and visiting a critically ill relative.All travellers must register their intention to enter the state through the G2G PASS system.
Returning Tasmanian residents are required to self-quarantine at their primary residence for 14 days - even if they have not spent time in areas declared as hotspots by the state.A mandatory 14-day quarantine at the users' expense of $2,500 per person applies to all those who have come from aMandatory supervised quarantine will take place at the Howard Springs quarantine facility or another approved facility elsewhere in the Territory.
Mandatory testing is required before exiting quarantine. Refusal to comply will add an extra 10 days to the quarantine period. Those found to have provided misleading information on their arrival form could face a fine of $5,056 for an individual, $25,280 for a business and a possible prison term of up to 3 years.
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