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Armidale Local Government Area (“LGA”) in lockdown for 1 week. As well as part of Penrith LGA, which are in lockdown until 12:01am on 28 August 2021. Tamworth LGA also included in lockdown for 1 week.

12 suburbs within Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) have additional restrictions on people movement. With restrictions commencing at 5.00pm on 8th August, 2021. Members will be provided with further information after Public Health Order updated.

The NSW Premier has announced a one-week lockdown of both the Hunter and Upper Hunter regions. Residents and businesses located with these regions will have to observe the same restrictions as Greater Sydney. The Public Health Order will be updated overnight and if any further changes are specified Members will be advised.

NSW's COVID-19 lockdown has been tightened again, after 239 new infections were announced — the highest daily number since the virus first arrived in the state early last year.

Whilst these restrictions limit the movement of people, Members should note that their businesses can remain open during this time. Additionally, where an employee cannot reasonably work from home, they are still permitted and required to attend the workplace.

MTA NSW remains ready to support your business and your customers – particularly during the current stay at home provisions in place across Greater Sydney.

Over the last week there have been a number of Public Health Orders (PHO) issued by the New South Wales Government as a consequence of the COVID 19 outbreak. These PHO’s have covered everything from QR Codes and face masks, to stay at home limitations.

Members will be aware that the New South Wales premier today announced a raft of new restrictions imposed for the period from 11.59pm 25th June, 2021 until 11.59pm on Friday 2nd July, 2021.

The lack of any automotive occupation on the Government's latest Priority Migration Skilled Occupations List (PMSOL) is a slap in the face to thousands of Australian automotive businesses struggling to meet demand and keep the nation moving and connected.

This exemption will allow motor dealers to join together as a group to collectively negotiate with a distributor, without the risk that the bargaining group will be engaging in anti-competitive conduct.