Author Archives: Melody Halangoda
We are presently in a global pandemic. Governments around the world have announced measures and policies to deal with and limit the spear of the COVID-19 virus. The Australian government, like most other countries, has taken significant steps which has included banning entry to Australia by non-residents, self-isolation measures for people who have returned from overseas or may have been exposed and proposals to introduce new laws and offences to implement and enforce these measures. The virus has impacted most sections of our society. Sport is being played in empty stadiums, movie cinemas have temporarily closed their doors, people have… Read More
The NSW government has implemented new and amended existing legislation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the Acts that has been amended to introduce new law is the Public Health Act 2010 (NSW). The Public Health Act is the legislation that pertains to the government’s protection, monitoring and regulation of public health and the control of infectious diseases. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were already offences contained in the Act relating to the spread of infectious disease. The Act, however, has been amended in light of the pandemic. … Read More