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.
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.
All freight drivers are still able to travel into Queensland but are required to have a Queensland border pass that must be renewed every seven days.
All drivers must adhere to additional health regulations:
- 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.
There are now 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.
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.
NSW Health is urging anyone who attended the Crossroads Hotel at Casula between Friday 3 July and Friday 10 July to:
- immediately self-isolate until 14 days after they were last there
- attend a clinic for testing even if they have no symptoms
- watch for symptoms and get retested should any respiratory symptoms occur
- even if you get a negative test stay in isolation for 14 days.
We will continue to update this page and our Facebook and Twitter with any changes.
Please note the information on this page is tailored to the transport of freight and logistics. For information on general travel restrictions (car, motorcycle etc.) please refer to the Federal COVID-19 Restriction Checker Domestic Travel.
MORE INFORMATION: https://www.nhvr.gov.au/about-us/coronavirus-response