Emergency Orders

The COVID-19 pandemic was declared a public health emergency in early 2020. Legislation permits certain government officials to make directions to ensure the community is safe. These directions need to be followed and there are penalties for not following them.

For current directions see https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/resources#Current-Directions

For advice on how these directions might apply to you call the Public Health Hotline on 1800 671 738