The Emergency Management (Activities – Associated Direction No 8) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Activities – Associated Direction No 9) (COVID-19) Direction 2021. This Direction comes into effect at 12:01am on Saturday 21 August 2021.
Effective as of 12:01am on Saturday 21 August 2021:
Gathering Provisions
- Private Residence
– Limit of 20 people (including people who ordinarily reside at premises).
- Private activities
– Food and beverage consumption whilst standing at a density of 1 person per 2 square metres, when seated 3 people per 4 square metres
– Must have an approved contact tracing system if food and beverage consumed while standing
– Limit of 50 people (at non-residential premises)
– Singing is permitted (masks must be worn indoors when in non-residential premises). Performers do not have to wear a mask.
– Dancing is permitted
- Private function (an invitation-only event or function on a part of relevant licenced premises where there is no access for members of the public (not invited to the event or function))
– Food and beverage consumption whilst standing at a density of 1 person per 2 square metres, when seated 3 people per 4 square metres
– Must have an approved contact tracing system. This must be independent from the contact tracing system used by the relevant licenced premises.
– Limit of 150 people
– Singing is permitted (masks must be worn indoors). Performers do not have to wear a mask.
– Dancing is not permitted except by the bridal party during a wedding ceremony or reception.
– Communal food and beverage areas are not permitted.
Staff and staff areas are not included in calculations.
Note: An approved contact tracing system (QR code) is generated from a COVID Safe Plan.
Contact tracing systems, COVID Safe Plans, COVID Marshals, QR Codes and Physical Distancing still apply.
Other existing requirements remain. The information above only highlights the key changes made to the Directions and does not reflect all requirements. Members of the public are encouraged to see the full Directions for further information.
All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations
If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19
