A Public Health Emergency was declared in the State of Tasmania by the Minister of Health. People must stay at home unless there is a valid reason for being away from the home.
While COVID-19 is increasing the pressures of families and couples, the law is clear that wherever there is violence or abuse between intimate partners or ex-partners it is “family violence.”
Memberships, travel and accommodation bookings, events, product price increases and changes to services are all covered by contracts which may be affected by COVID-19.
State and Federal government have introduced new restrictions impacting how some businesses can operate. As a result many workplaces are closed, impacting employees.