Greater Sydney lockdown information…
As you would be aware Greater Sydney entered a two week lockdown period commencing at 6pm on Saturday 26th June 2021.
As per the NSW Government website, please see below list of reasonable excuse to leave home. Thankfully they have included the needs of pets in this list.
We are currently seeking further clarification and will keep you updated by email and on our website.
Reasonable excuse to leave home
A reasonable excuse is if you need to
obtain food or other goods and services
for the personal needs of the household or for other household purposes (including pets)
for vulnerable people
if the food or goods and services are not available in the local government area that you live in
travel for work or education if it is not possible to do it at home
exercise and take outdoor recreation in Greater Sydney
go out for medical or caring reasons, including obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination
donate blood
access childcare
continue existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children
attend a wedding or funeral
provide care or assistance (including personal care) to a vulnerable person or to provide emergency assistance
access social services, employment services, services provided to victims (including as victims of crime), domestic violence services, and mental health services
move to a new place of residence, or between your different places of residence
undertake legal obligations
avoid injury or illness or to escape the risk of harm
in case of emergencies
for compassionate reasons, including where two people are in a relationship but do not necessarily live together
to provide pastoral care if you are a priest, minister of religion or member of a religious order.
Taking a holiday is not a reasonable excuse.
Please check the NSW Government website for further information.