Further eased restrictions now in place across NSW

The State’s rapid rate of second dose vaccinations means that the Reopening NSW Roadmap’s 80 per cent settings are now in effect from today for those who are fully vaccinated.

Member for Oatley, Mark Coure, said that this thanks to the hard work of the people of NSW who have come forward and received their vaccination, to help protect themselves and our community.

“Community sport has resumed, more friends and family have reunited and the future of our State and our economy is looking even brighter,” Mr Coure said.

“The NSW Government has and will always enact appropriate measures that address the needs of protecting our community whilst keeping our economy turning.”

“There is also no longer a cap on guests at weddings and funerals, masks are no longer required in office buildings and drinking while standing and dancing will be permitted indoors and outdoors at hospitality venues.”

Mr Coure said that further changes will also come into effect as of 1 November, including no caps on bookings for hospitality venues, the removal of quarantine requirements and the ability to travel into regional NSW.

“As vaccination rates continue to increase, we will see further restrictions ease to further reunite loved ones and grow our economy.”

Premier, Dominic Perrottet, said the easing of restrictions and return of overseas travellers would help reunite families and provide a significant boost for the economy.

“We have reached this vaccination milestone quicker than anyone thought we could, and that is a testament to the hard work of people across the State turning out to get vaccinated,” Premier Perrottet said.

“Welcoming back fully vaccinated travellers will not only mean families and friends can be home in time for Christmas, it will also give our economy a major boost.”

Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard, said the NSW community had done an extraordinary job to reach the 80 per cent double dose vaccination target and was leading Australia out of the pandemic.

“The people of NSW have pulled together to achieve this fantastic outcome and bring us closer to life as we knew it before the pandemic, but we are not there yet,” Minister Hazzard said.

For the latest information and to view the 80 per cent Roadmap and lifting of restrictions, please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/easing-covid-19-restrictions