The ACT has introduced new travel restrictions against anyone travelling into the Territory from Victoria with Chief Minister Andrew Barr saying the measures were to protect the Canberra community from the Coronavirus spreading across Melbourne.
Mr Barr said the COVID-19 situation in Victoria was of significant concern, particularly for Canberra residents visiting the State.
“All ACT residents will be approved to return home, subject to entering quarantine for a period of 14 days from the day after leaving Victoria,” Mr Barr said.
“ACT residents will be required to notify ACT Health of their intent to return to the ACT, and provide details on how they intend to travel back to the Territory and where they intend to quarantine,” he said.
“Any ACT resident that is unable to safely quarantine in their private residence will be provided with options of suitable accommodation where they can quarantine at their own expense.”
Mr Barr said the Territory welcomed the decision by NSW and Victoria to introduce border restrictions.
“To support this decision, the ACT Government will further strengthen the border protections,” he said.
“Anyone travelling to the ACT from Victoria will be denied entry unless they receive an exemption from either the NSW Government or the ACT Government.”
Mr Barr said the ACT’s Public Health Emergency Declaration in response to COVID-19 had been extended for a further 45 days.
