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Australian government imposes compulsory self-isolation from 11:59PM on 15 March 2020
A significant step-up to Australia’s national response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has been endorsed by the National Cabinet, comprising the Prime Minister, State Premiers and Territory Chief Ministers.
Based on the advice of the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), the National Cabinet agreed that our core objective now is to slow the outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia by taking additional steps to reduce community transmission.
We must ensure our health system can care for the most vulnerable, in particular the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions.
To help stay ahead of the curve, the Australian Government has imposed a universal precautionary self-isolation requirement on all international arrivals, effective as at 11:59pm Sunday 15 March 2020.
This means that all people - whether they be citizens, residents or visitors - will be required to selfisolate for 14 days upon arrival in Australia. Enhanced screening for arrivals will remain in place to identify anyone arriving sick or with symptoms of COVID-19.
Source: Coronavirus-measures-endorsed-by-national-cabinet-16-March-2020.pdf
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I have been self isolating in my home in British Columbia Canada for 8 days. I have traveled no where in the last 8 months. My daughter is going to deliver her first baby in Brisbane the middle of April and she is a higher risk pregnancy. I am going to support her and her husband. I totally understand the 14 day quarantine and have it set up for when I arrive. I will then be socially isolating myself at my daughters home.
In saying all this, do I understand correctly that visitors are allowed in on a case by case basis. What is the definition of an immediate family member?
Thank you