STAGE 1 SHUTDOWN

Stage 1 Shutdown

BIAV understands that currently the majority of BIAV member businesses may remain open. The Premier’s statement from his announcement today (23/3/20) and on his website is below, listing what must close. The Premier re-iterated this on ABC radio at 9.30am on 23/3/20. Whilst the majority of our members appear to be able to remain open at this stage, the exceptions would be members that are yacht and boat clubs or other places that provide dine-in dining, or other indoor sport/entertainment. See the below list from the Premier’s announcement. Please also note the premier’s reference to no more than 25 people in a 10m x 10m space. And of course optimal hygiene and other social distancing requirements.

The businesses that will close due to the Stage 1 shutdown include pubs, clubs, nightclubs, Crown Casino, and licensed venues in hotels and pubs. It also includes gyms, indoor sporting venues, places of worship, cinemas and entertainment venues. Restaurants and cafes will only be allowed to provide home delivery or takeaway services.