Lockdown in Australia, $1000 and 6 months jail fines for people breaking the 2 person in public rule.

via news.com.au

While hairdressers and barber shopsunder current restrictions will remain open with up to 30 minute appointments, and the one person per 4 square metre rules applied, in the UK, hairdressers have been closed completely.

And while Australians are still able to buy a T-shirt at a clothes store, or pop into Kmart for a scented candle, in the UK, shops selling clothing, books and electricals have closed.

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While it’s not clear exactly what retailers who ignore the rules with face nationwide, NSW Police Minister David Elliott today announced that authorities have the power to issue an on-the-spot fine of $5000 to companies.

Individuals who flout rules will face fines of $1000, and could be jailed for six months.

 

 

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