This Advice has been updated to reflect new Directions that were published
on 9 July 2021. It includes information about changes to mask wearing requirements
for construction sites that were not part of the Premier’s announcement on 10 July
2021. It also provides clarification on restrictions associated with carpooling for exercise
and outdoor recreation that were announced by the Premier.

Members are also reminded that the Service NSW QR code check-in system is
required at all workplaces from 12 July 2021. Detailed information about the
requirements are provided in Member Advice 099/21 - Victoria and New South Wales
COVID-19 Government QR Code check-in systems required for all workplaces.

Restrictions are now in place across all of NSW that establish:

(a) restrictions on the number of visitors to residential premises, holiday homes and
short-term rentals;
(b) restrictions on the number of persons in certain non-residential premises;
(c) requirements to wear fitted face coverings in indoor areas of non-residential
premises and at COVID-19 safe outdoor gatherings or controlled outdoor public
gatherings, unless an exclusion applies;
(d) restrictions on singing and dancing in non-residential premises; and
(e) restrictions on consuming alcohol while standing in non-residential premises.

The Directions also require that, across the whole of NSW, an employer must allow an employee to work at the employee’s place of residence if it is reasonably practicable to do so.

Additional restrictions are also in place for certain persons who have been in Greater
Sydney since 21 June 2021. Greater Sydney includes the Blue Mountains, Wollondilly
and Hawkesbury local government areas and also the Central Coast, the City of
Shellharbour and the City of Wollongong. The restrictions include a requirement for
these people to not leave their place of residence or temporary accommodation
without a reasonable excuse. People from outside Greater Sydney are also restricted
from entering Greater Sydney unless they have a reasonable excuse. Once such a
person has entered Greater Sydney they must comply with the restrictions that apply
to Greater Sydney, for 14 days.