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Update on coronavirus measures: 18 March 2020
At a press conference earlier today (Wednesday 18 March 2020), the Prime Minister announced:
* Non-essential indoor gatherings of greater than 100 people (including staff) will no longer be permitted from Wednesday, 18 March 2020.
* Outdoor events of fewer than 500 attendees may proceed.
* All Australians should only consider travelling when it is essential. If unwell, people must stay at home, unless seeking medical care.
* National Cabinet agreed that domestic air travel is low risk. The issue of where people are travelling to, and sensitive locations where travel should be restricted, will be developed with the advice of states and territories.
* The Commonwealth Government has announced an aviation package for the refunding and ongoing waiving of a range Government charges on the aviation industry including aviation fuel excise, Airservices charges on domestic airline operations and domestic and regional aviation security charges.
* The total cost of these measures is estimated to be $715 million, with an upfront estimated benefit of $159 million to airlines for reimbursement of applicable charges paid by domestic airlines since 1 February 2020.
More information available here: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/update-coronavirus-measures
The ACCC have provided a media release in relation to event and travel cancellations. Read the media release here
More information available here: https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/covid-19-coronavirus-information-for-consumers
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