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25.01.2022 From Saturday, 14 November at 12.01am, Western Australia will transition to a safe and sensible controlled border arrangement based on the latest public health advice. Currently, New South Wales and Victoria are classed as low risk states. This means that travellers who have been in ‘low risk’ states and territories in the last 14 days will still be permitted to enter WA with conditions on arrival including a declaration, health screening and a possible COVID-19 test. ... Travellers will be required to: Self-quarantine for 14 days at a suitable premises Present for a COVID-19 test on Day 11 If you transit through a ‘low risk state’ you will also have to self-quarantine for 14 days and present for a COVID-19 test on Day 11. Failure to follow these directions or providing false information will be enforceable by law, with penalties ranging from $1,000 infringements to up to $50,000 fines for individuals. More information: https://bit.ly/3pkUf0N

20.01.2022 Do you have a question regarding travel to WA, quarantine requirements or other COVID-19 restrictions? WA.gov.au contains detailed information to answer your questions. If you would like to seek advice specific to your circumstances, call 13 COVID (13 268 43), available between 8.00am and 6.00pm seven days a week.... Please do not contact the Western Australia Police Force or your local police station for these enquiries.

20.01.2022 Stay safe these school holidays We can wander out yonder throughout WA because of all the hard work to get our State into a great position. But everyone still needs to do the right thing to help keep the community safe. Don’t forget to:... Practice good hygiene and wash your hands regularly Maintain a physical distance from others where possible Stay home if you’re sick If you’re experiencing symptoms, get tested immediately Stay home and self-isolate if you are waiting for your test results WA Government

19.01.2022 A reminder that from 12.01am Saturday 14 November, WA transitioned to a controlled interstate border. Here are some of the measures in place to keep our community safe: Every traveller will need to complete a registration and declaration using G2G PASS to enter WA. Each G2G PASS will be scanned by an authorised officer upon arrival.... Every traveller will undergo a health screening upon arrival at Perth Airport. Anyone who has been in either VIC or NSW or who has knowingly come into contact with someone from VIC or NSW in the 14 days prior to entering WA will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Our safe and cautious approach may mean it takes extra time to clear Perth Airport. Travellers are advised to prepare for domestic travel as you would for an international flight. It is vital you do not travel if you are unwell. It is important we all work together to keep WA safe and strong.

16.01.2022 From Saturday, 14 November, Western Australia will transition to a safe and sensible controlled border arrangement based on the latest public health advice. The following changes will be introduced subject to the WA Chief Health Officer’s advice: Border changes: If every state and territory in Australia maintains a 14 day rolling average of less than five community cases per day of COVID-19, people will be allowed to enter WA from interstate without a travel exemption.... Quarantine changes: Based on health advice, there will be different rules in place for different states and territories, all depending on the level of risk posed by travel from each area. Quarantine requirements will continue to be at the discretion of an authorised officer upon arrival in WA. Low risk states and territories people arriving from a state or territory with less than five community cases per day on a 14-day rolling average, will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. These states currently include: NSW and VIC. If no suitable premises are available, the traveller may be directed to hotel quarantine at their own expense. Very low risk states and territories people arriving from a state or territory that has not had a community case of COVID-19 in the previous 28 days will not be required to quarantine upon arrival. These states and territories currently include: TAS, QLD, SA, ACT and NT. We will continue to follow the advice of the Chief Health Officer, who will closely monitor the situation in other states and territories, and will make new recommendations, if needed. It is important we all protect ourselves and others by following the health advice: Maintain healthy hygiene habits Keep a safe distance from others wherever possible Stay home if you are unwell If we all continue to work together and do our part we can prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain the health and wellbeing of all Western Australians. More information: https://bit.ly/2JeVWMx...

15.01.2022 Important WA controlled interstate border update Changes have been made to WA’s controlled interstate border for arrivals from South Australia effective immediately. The WA Chief Health Officer has consulted with SA Health and reviewed the details of new community cases of COVID-19 reported today, and the current situation, in South Australia. ... Based on the latest health advice, changes to WA’s controlled interstate border will come into effect immediately. People entering WA from SA will now be subject to the following conditions of entry. Arrivals from SA at Perth Airport Self-quarantine at a suitable premises for 14 days upon arrival. Mandatory COVID-19 test upon arrival at Perth Airport (or within 24 hours of arrival at another COVID-19 testing clinic). Mandatory second COVID-19 test on Day 11. Arrivals from SA by road Self-quarantine at a suitable premises for 14 days upon arrival. Mandatory COVID-19 test on Day 2. Mandatory second COVID-19 test on Day 11. Anyone who arrived in WA from SA earlier today (15 November 2020) and yesterday (14 November 2020) via road or air will be contacted by WA officials and will be required to do the following: Mandatory COVID-19 test in the next 48 hours. Self-quarantine at a suitable premises until results are returned. We understand these changes will cause frustration for many people, but we are taking these initial steps based on the best health advice to protect everyone. The situation in South Australia will be monitored very closely and measures will be strengthened further if required. We thank all people arriving in WA for their patience and understanding as we work to keep everyone safe during this difficult time. More information: https://www.wa.gov.au//annou/changes-was-controlled-border

15.01.2022 As the weather warms up, there will be more opportunities to host large community events. Events with more than 500 attendees may now be hosted subject to approval from the relevant local government authority. Previously, events of this size could only operate if they were part of core business. To demonstrate an event can operate safely, event organisers will need to complete a COVID Event Plan outlining the public health measures put in place to keep patrons safe. The event... will also need to be registered on the Department of Health Events Register: https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articl/A_E/Events-registration The two square metre rule still applies to these events. Each event will be assessed on an individual basis and events deemed to be high risk may not be able to proceed. The introduction of COVID Event Plans will help businesses and the community enjoy vibrant and safe events. More information is available here: https://www.wa.gov.au//docume/covid-19-coronavirus-events

13.01.2022 Help keep your event safe Event organisers play an important role in keeping Western Australians safe, to reduce the potential risk and spread of COVID-19. You can help keep your event COVID safe by:... Managing shared spaces to maintain physical distancing Making sure people who are unwell do not attend/remain at the event Continuing hygiene standards and disinfection regimes Having hand sanitiser available Keeping an attendance record of guests and staff to help with contact tracing For more information, visit: https://www.wa.gov.au//covid-event-plans-frequently-asked- WA Government

10.01.2022 Based on the latest health advice, Phase 4 of the COVID-19 WA Roadmap has been modified and extended. Exemptions to the 2 square metre rule will be permitted at selected venues to continue WA’s economic recovery. From Saturday 24 October, selected venues will be exempt from the 2 square metre rule for seated performances, allowing them to operate at up to 60% capacity. Selected venues may include:... Theatres Concert halls Amphitheatres Auditoriums Performing arts centres Comedy lounges Cinemas These venues are deemed ‘low risk’ as they are seated and ticketed. This change will allow these venues the opportunity to operate at higher capacity in a COVID-safe way, ensuring more Western Australians can enjoy live performances and support local venues. More information: https://www.wa.gov.au//a/new-exemptions-introduced-phase-4

07.01.2022 Pending ongoing health advice, from 12:01am on Saturday 14 November, Western Australia will transition to a controlled interstate border. The existing hard border exemption system will be removed and replaced with the controlled interstate border regime, established on an updated nationwide health-based threshold that allows for safe travel into Western Australia from interstate with conditions, and subject to trigger points being met. The Chief Health Officer has recommended... a 14-day rolling average of less than five community cases per day in each state and territory be required before progressing to the new border controls. This condition is currently being met. Under this system, travel from ‘very low risk’ states and territories will be permitted, with conditions on arrival including declarations, temperature tests and possible COVID-19 testing. These jurisdictions currently include Tasmania, Queensland, South Australia, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory because they have had no community cases for more than 28 days. Travel from ‘low risk’ states and territories also permitted, with similar conditions on arrival, in addition to 14 days of self-quarantine and a mandatory Day 11 COVID-19 test. These jurisdictions currently include New South Wales and Victoria because they have less than five community cases per day on a 14-day rolling average. Failure to follow these directions or providing false information will be enforceable by law, with penalties ranging from $1,000 infringements, to up to $50,000 fines for individuals. The controlled border still includes important and strong protections and we must also maintain our vigilance and embrace COVID-safe principles. That means acting responsibly and following the health advice.

04.01.2022 G2G PASS and G2G Now are two different apps designed to make the WA travel exemption process and quarantine period easier. 1. G2G PASS G2G PASS is the simplest way to apply for a travel exemption to enter Western Australia. You must be an exempt traveller to enter Western Australia. If you are granted an exemption, you will receive an email confirming your approval to travel with your unique QR code. You can also download the G2G PASS app so that you have your QR code readi...ly available when required. 2. G2G Now If you have received an approved travel exemption to enter WA you can download the G2G Now app to make your quarantine period easier. The app enables virtual check-ins during your 14 day quarantine period. You will be prompted to simply check in with a selfie, when required. This helps the WA Police Force to better protect the community by conducting remote checks on people in quarantine. G2G PASS and G2G Now are both available to download in the App Store and Play Store. More information: https://g2gnow.com.au/ https://www.g2gpass.com.au/

03.01.2022 An Australian-first app has been developed to assist the Western Australia Police Force to manage checks on people who are quarantining after entering WA. G2G Now is a voluntary app that helps people subject to quarantine directions to prove their compliance with easy check-ins via the app, to further support physical checks by police. Users will be prompted throughout their quarantine period to take photos of themselves, which are geotagged and matched against their register...ed quarantine premises. Everyone who has an exemption to come into WA is encouraged to download the app and use it. If an exempt traveller chooses not to use the G2G Now app, they will continue to be subject to the standard in-person checks by the WA Police Force. By downloading and using G2G Now you can do your bit to limit the spread of COVID-19 and keep the WA community safe. More information: www.wa.gov.au//departme/g2g-now-frequently-asked-questions

02.01.2022 From 5 December 2020, particular businesses will be required to maintain contact registers for WA Health Department COVID-19 contact tracing, if required. This includes: food and licenced venues (restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, taverns, nightclubs) gyms, indoor sporting centres and pools... places of worship and funeral parlours beauty and personal care services including hairdressers and barbers galleries and museums cinemas, theatres and other entertainment venues auction houses and real estate inspections community facilities, libraries and halls zoos and amusement parks function centres accommodation facilities that already have check-in arrangements in place (i.e. hostels, hotels, large camp grounds). Contact registration is encouraged, but not mandatory for other businesses and gatherings. For more information on setting up your business account please refer to https://bit.ly/3q3Cu6o To set up your personal account on SafeWA, see https://bit.ly/2JaA6tR

01.01.2022 Today the Western Australian Government formally launched the new G2G Now App - an important new tool to ensure people in 14 days self-quarantine follow the rules and keep our community safe. This new app will complement the work of WA Police, to allow them to check-in on people remotely, while in self-quarantine. As a result of this technology, the next steps to ease some of WA's border restrictions will come into place from Monday, 5 October.... This will see arrivals to Western Australia who have been in Victoria in the previous two weeks will be allowed to complete self-quarantine, instead of in a hotel, where that is possible. The limited exemption categories for Victorian arrivals will continue to apply and they will continue to be subject to mandatory COVID-19 tests on arrival and on day 11 of their quarantine. Also from Monday, 5 October, the additional restrictions which had applied to New South Wales will be lifted. That will mean that the current conditions that apply to other States and Territories, except Victoria, will now apply to NSW as well. This change will allow for more exempt travel to occur from New South Wales. Refer to WA Government and HealthyWA for COVID-19 updates and guidelines as we continue to reduce the spread of this disease.