Industry updates / Alert for participants who have recently travelled to Covid hot spots

Notice to NSW Greyhound Racing Participants who have travelled from the following areas since 20 March 2021:

  • City of Brisbane
  • City of Ipswich
  • Logan City
  • Morton Bay region
  • Redland City

All NSW registered greyhound racing industry participants who have been in the above areas since 20 March 2021 identified as a place of concern are under NSW Government Guidelines, required to follow stay at home rules unless they have a reasonable excuse. A reasonable excuse includes travelling for work. For more information, please go to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/interstate-hotspots

Please note, if you have been to any of the places identified as Category A or Category B places, you must immediately self-isolate and follow the Public Health (COVID-19 Self-Isolation) Order 2021.

For other important information, please see the COVID-19 Concerns Notice and Exemption.

Additionally, as from 5pm yesterday, Wednesday 31 March, the following rules will apply to the local government areas of Tweed Shire Council, Ballina Shire Council, Byron Shire Council and Lismore City Council:

  • Mask wearing will become compulsory on public transport, in retail stores, and in all public indoor settings
  • the one person per 4 square meter rule will apply at all public indoor settings including hospitality venues

This includes the Lismore race meeting on Tuesday 6 April 2021, where it will be a requirement for all participants and staff to wear a mask when indoors, including whilst kennelling. These requirements are in force until further notice.