Re: Non essential shops
This morning I suddenly realised that it is Easter this weekend so I called in at the supermarket and bought an extra 3 litre bottle of milk.
As for essential and non essential the Government has defined them. There is broad agreement supermarkets, service stations, allied health (pharmacy, chiropractic, physiotherapy, psychology, dental) and banks are essential business and services.
Similarly freight, logistics and home delivery are also considered essential. Australia Post says posties and delivery drivers continue but some posts offices are temporarily closed.
Grog shops can stay open but many are now imposing restrictions on how much people can buy.
The government has moved to progressively add more business, services and activities to its “non-essential services” list which must remain closed.
This includes cafés, food courts, pubs, licensed clubs (sports clubs), bars, beauty and personal care services, entertainment venues, leisure and recreation (gyms, theme parks), galleries, museums and libraries.
Some of these entities do have exceptions. A café can remain open for take-away only. A hairdresser or barber can trade if they comply with the one person per four square-metre rule.
Others remain convoluted, such as outdoor and indoor markets (farmers markets), which are a decision for each state and territory.