Current COVID Restrictions for Sydney and Glebe

The government has planned a three stage staggered approach to lifting lockdown restrictions, however NSW will be erring on the side of caution.

You can always read what you can and can’t do under the current rules here.

Current Rules

The current rules regarding restrictions in NSW are as follows:

Gyms must have a COVID-19 Safety Hygiene Marshal present at all times the gym is open and be registered as COVID Safe.

Hospitality venues, including cafes and restaurants, breweries, cellar doors, clubs, bars, and casinos, will have to follow the same restrictions as pubs and will need to register as a COVID Safe business.
A number of other venues will also need to register as a COVID Safe venue, including places of public worship, funeral homes and crematoria.
Places of public worship such as churches, synagogues and temples will be limited to 100 people at all times or one person per 4 square metres, whichever is the lesser.
Crematoria and funeral homes will now have to have COVID-19 Safety Plans.
Rules for corporate events have changed.
Business owners and organisers will need to collect the time a customer was at the premises.

Find out how many people can visit your home, attend a wedding or funeral, church service or public gathering.

Read common questions about the gatherings rules.

Find out about the 4 square metre rule.

Melbourne Situation Update

Under the current Public Health Order, the NSW Government has deemed that all of Melbourne is currently a Covid-19 hotspot. Anyone who has been in Melbourne in the past 14 days, including those already in NSW, must self-isolate for 14 days from the time they were last there. The border to Victoria has also been closed.

Heavy fines and jail terms can apply if someone who has been in Melbourne in the past 14 days does not self-isolate and visits city venues or facilities.

Even as we see the regulations relax, it’s important to continue to practice caution. Wash your hands with soap regularly, maintain a safe distance from other people and if you’re feeling unwell, seek medical advice. We must remain vigilant to avoid another round of COVID-19 in our communities.

Check NSW Government pages regularly for updates. You can also see how the City of Sydney is responding on their News page.

Past Updates

As of Friday 15th May, the following changes apply for NSW:

You can have gatherings of 10 or less outdoors or up to 5 guests indoors.

Good news for cafes and restaurants who will be permitted up to 10 dine-in customers
Changes to weddings and funerals too - these occasions will have limits of 10 and 20 respectively. Outdoor funerals will be permitted 30 mourners.
Religious gatherings are permitted up to 10 people now.
Schools will begin to have staggered student attendance.
Use of outdoor pools and outdoor equipment, but with restrictions

As of Monday 1st June, the following changes may apply for NSW:

You will be able to travel to regional NSW for a holiday
Museums and libraries will open but with safety precautions in place, including no groups and tours
Pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants will have maximum 50 customers

As of Wednesday 1st July, the following changes apply for NSW:

Funerals can now allow for more than 50 people to attend a service subject to the 4 square metre rule. For smaller venues that cannot meet the 4 square metre rule a maximum of 50 people is allowed.
The number of people allowed inside indoor venues that can open will be determined by the one person per 4 square metre rule with no upper limit. This includes function centres. All activity must be seated only.
Kids sport and community sports competitions for those aged 18 years and under.
Adult community sport.
Cultural and sporting events at outdoor venues with a maximum capacity of 40,000 will be allowed up to 25% of their normal capacity. Events must be ticketed and seated and follow strict guidelines.