PRIME MINISTER – MEDIA RELEASE – FURTHER STATEMENT ON HAIRDRESSERS, BARBERS AND FUNERALS FROM NATIONAL CABINET

The Hon. Scott Morrison MP

Prime Minister

MEDIA RELEASE

Thursday 26 March 2020

Further statement on hairdressers, barbers and funerals from National Cabinet

Following the receipt of feedback on the practical implementation of measures announced regarding barbers and hairdressers it was agreed by Premiers and Chief Ministers at National Cabinet last night that the instruction regarding 30 minutes per patron will be lifted (effective immediately), but that the 4sqm rule per person must be strictly observed within the premises and that personal contact during the patron’s visit should be minimised wherever possible.

Also it was noted that in hardship cases, States and Territories can provide exemptions in relation to attendance at funerals, but only at the margin.

National Cabinet will meet again on Friday, March 27.