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The renewed outbreak of coronavirus in Victoria has prompted significant changes to border requirements across Australia. The NHVR are working hard to collate and provide the most accurate, timely information and will endeavour to keep you informed as things evolve. Check out the NHVR's Coronavirus webpage for the latest advices affecting the heavy vehicle industry. |
Monday 20 July update
New South Wales
Current border entry permits will expire at midnight on Tuesday 21 July. All operators travelling from Victoria will be required to be RE-APPLY for a COVID-19 NSW border entry permit if travelling after this date. It is also recommended that all essential workers wear a face mask. Freight drivers should apply for a border pass under the exemption category “Critical services – movement of freight or persons on a commercial basis” - Re-apply for a COVID-19 NSW border entry permit
South Australia
All essential freight workers must wear a face mask when entering South Australia and self-quarantine in their truck or other private arrangement when not undertaking work-related duties. This is not a requirement for essential freight workers who are not Victorian residents.
Victoria
From 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July, there will be changes to restrictions across Victoria to help reduce the risk of the COVID-19 spreading. This includes advice to wear a face covering if you are driving for work, such as deliveries. The latest information on updated restrictions in Victoria.
Wednesday 15 July update
The Northern Territory has added the entirety of the Sydney metropolitan area to their list of declared hotspots. All of Victoria is also currently a declared hotspot.
There are no travel exemptions for those coming from a hotspot and you will not be allowed to enter the Northern Territory. This includes essential workers in the freight Industry.
If you previously held an exemption to travel from a hotspot this is revoked immediately.
Check the NT declared list of COVID-19 hotspots
Tuesday 14 July update
The Queensland Government has announced that from midday today the local government areas of Liverpool and Campbelltown in NSW are declared coronavirus hotspots and travel from these areas is significantly restricted. All of Victoria is also a declared hotspot.
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- Self-isolate in truck or accommodation when not working
- Keep records of close contacts for 14 days
- Agree to be tested if symptoms develop
Monday 13 July update
Effective immediately the Northern Territory has changed their travel restrictions to stop all travel from declared coronavirus hotspots. All of Victoria is currently a declared hotspot.
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If you previously held an exemption to travel from a hotspot this is revoked immediately.
Sunday 12 July 2020
The NHVR has been advised of a major developing COVID threat for anyone who has visited Casula in New South Wales between the 3rd and 10th July and in particular the Crossroads Hotel.
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