WHO CAN OPERATE IN LEVEL 3?
Can open
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• Supermarkets
• Pharmacies
• Dairies on a one-in-one-out basis
• Petrol stations
• Liquor stores in the four licensing trust areas with a monopoly (one-in, one-out basis)
• Shopping centres/malls ONLY to allow access to essential services like supermarkets and pharmacies
Can operate
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• Couriers and parcel services - deliveries should be contactless
• Removal/moving companies
• Plumbers, electricians and tradespeople can work on customers' property (e.g. in homes)
Can open but no face-to-face interactions with customers - online or phone only, with delivery or contactless pick-up
• Clothing stores
• Hardware and DIY stores
• Other retail stores
• Agricultural supply stores and pet stores
• Bars, cafes and restaurants (no alcohol to be sold)
• Only off-licence holders whose licence says they can sell and deliver alcohol, can do so through contactless delivery and pick-up
• Exercise facilities and classes can only offer lessons remotely (eg online)
Can't open or operate
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• Entertainment
• Tourist facilities
• Hairdressers
• Barbers
• Nail salons
• Non-medical massage services
• Cleaners going to clients' homes
• Door-to-door sales
• Outdoor adventure activities (e.g. guided walks, kayaking tours, quad bike adventures or scenic flights or boat trips)
• Driver instruction and licensing, except online applications
Other businesses
• Real estate - staff can come to work, no face-to-face appointments with clients
• No open homes, except remotely. One-on-one viewings and pre-settlement inspections may be possible - further guidance to come
• Client-facing workers (such as sales and business development people) must meet with clients remotely unless it is an essential service
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A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.8% ... It is complicated
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