Australia’s most populated state, New South Wales (NSW), is rapidly closing in on its 70 percent vaccination target, marking the start of the planned roadmap to reopen the state. According to the latest numbers, NSW is leading the country as 67 percent of the population aged 16 and over have been fully vaccinated, while 88…
Australia’s Most Populous State Hits 67 Percent Vaccination, as ‘Freedom’ Target Looms
‘Close Contact’ Category to Be Loosened for Fully Vaccinated: Australian State Proposal
The New South Wales (NSW) government is considering a proposal to overhaul contact tracing rules for people who have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccination. Under the proposal (pdf), a fully vaccinated person will no longer be identified as a close contact nor be forced to isolate if they have visited an exposure site,…
Leader of Australia’s Most Populous State Resigns as Corruption Probe Announced
October 1, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
Australian State to Get Fourth Leader in 10 Years, as Premier Resigns
October 1, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
Leader of Australia’s Most Populous State Resigns After Corruption Probe Announced
October 1, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
Sydney Students Back to School One Week Earlier Than Planned
Students in New South Wales (NSW) will be allowed back in the classroom one week earlier than expected. The staggered return of students will begin on Oct. 18 with Kindergarten, Year 1, and Year 12 students. Year 2, 6, and 11 students return on Oct. 25 followed by the remaining year levels on Nov. 1….
Australian State of New South Wales Announces Freedoms For Vaccinated When 80 Percent Vax Target Reached
Details of the roadmap out of lockdowns for New South Wales (NSW) has been revealed, with state leaders explaining freedoms that will be available once the 80 percent COVID-19 vaccination target is reached in the state. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian told reporters that fully vaccinated individuals will be able to freely travel around the state,…
‘Open for All’: New Business Directory Launches Today for Vaxxed and Unvaxxed Customers
September 26, 2021
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A new online directory featuring businesses keen to stay open for all customers—vaccinated or not—has launched today in Australia. Volunteers behind the “Open For All” initiative say hundreds of businesses have signed up over a two-week period, noting a significant uptake from customer-facing industries, including health and fitness, hair and beauty, trades, and B2B business…
Construction to Resume in Sydney and New South Wales Regardless of Vaccination Status
September 21, 2021
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The New South Wales (NSW) construction industry will return to full capacity from next Monday, Sept. 27, as vaccination rates climb. All construction sites will open at a total capacity of one person per four square metres, regardless of workers’ vaccination status. However, workers from the 12 local government areas (LGA) of concern will still…
Australian Children and Teens Allowed Friendship Bubbles in New South Wales
September 21, 2021
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Australian children and teenagers under the age of 18 in New South Wales (NSW) will now be allowed to go to their friend’s houses and play. The NSW crisis cabinet agreed on Sept. 20 to allow children to form a “friend bubble” group of three from Sept. 21. The trios in each bubble must stay…
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