COVID-19 Update

24 June 2021

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NSW COVID-19 statistics
NSW recorded 18 locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, 13 of which were already announced yesterday morning. NSW Health has also been notified of six new locally acquired cases overnight. These cases will be included in tomorrow's numbers. More here.
NSW restrictions now in place
As of 4pm yesterday, restrictions are in force in NSW to prevent the spread of COVID-19. At a press conference today, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she was comfortable with the current level of restrictions and at this stage will not impose tougher measures. The full list can be read here. Both the Premier and Health Minister Brad Hazzard returned negative tests for COVID-19 this morning.
NSW venues of concern
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, new exposure venues and public transport routes are being added to the NSW Health website This information is being updated as cases are confirmed and locations are verified. Please check here regularly for venues, dates and times of exposure and other advice.
Updated requirements for the Law Society of NSW premises
As the Law Society of NSW is located within the City of Sydney LGA, masks are compulsory for all people visiting or working at 170 Phillip Street. This requirement came into effect yesterday in line with the updated NSW Health requirements. The one person per four square metre rule also applies. COVID Safe check in requirements remain in place for all visitors.
NSW Local Court order
The Chief Magistrate has today issued the attached advice about the wearing of masks and travel to court, which is in addition to instructions about attending court, which were in the Chief Magistrate’s memo released yesterday. Read the guidance here and here. For people who live or work within Greater Sydney (including Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour), please only attend court between 24 June to 1 July if you are a participant in proceedings or you are a support person in the circumstances outlined in the attached memos.
NSW Supreme Court requirements
As of June 20, the Supreme Court has issued the following policy:
Masks and face-coverings – Court:
  • Masks should be worn in all public corridors and waiting areas within that part of the court building solely occupied by the Supreme Court.
Everyone in a courtroom must wear a mask, unless:
  • The person concerned is an active participant in the proceedings namely the presiding judge, a practitioner who is responsible for presenting the case in court or a witness giving evidence.
  • one of the exemptions stated in the Public Health Order applies; or
  • at the discretion of the presiding judge.
Jurors and Jury Trials
Jurors are strongly encouraged to wear a mask at all times. Masks will be provided to jurors by the Office of the Sheriff. Read the Supreme Court advice here.
Interstate border restrictions
South Australia: Border is closed; travel from NSW is no longer permitted without an exemption.
 
Western Australia: Border is closed; travel from NSW is no longer permitted without an exemption.
 
Victoria: The local government areas of City of Sydney, Randwick, Inner West, Woollahra, Waverley, Canada Bay and Bayside are considered “red zones”, which means you cannot enter Victoria without an exemption. Wollongong is considered an “orange zone”, where you must apply for a permit and get tested upon arrival in Victoria.
 
Tasmania: Anyone who has been in the local government areas of City of Sydney, Randwick, Inner West, Woollahra, Waverley, Canada Bay and Bayside will not be able to enter without approval.
 
Northern Territory: The local government areas of Waverley and Woollahra are considered hot spots, which means you must undertake 14 days of quarantine in supervised accommodation.
 
Queensland: Anyone who has been in the local government areas of City of Sydney, Randwick, Inner West, Woollahra, Waverley, Canada Bay and Bayside will not be able to enter without an exemption from tomorrow.
 
ACT: There is a “stay at home” requirement if you have been in the local government areas of City of Sydney, Randwick, Inner West, Woollahra, Waverley, Canada Bay and Bayside. Travel between Sydney and the ACT is discouraged, and anyone who has been in the broader Sydney area needs to complete an online declaration form.
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