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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: A couple are seen reunited on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family traveling on SQ237 walk through Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family traveling on SQ237 walk through Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family re-unite at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: An international traveller arrives at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: An international traveller arrives at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: The arrivals board showing flight SQ237 as landed at the Melbourne Airport International Arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: An international traveller arrives at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Melbourne Airport CEO Lyell Strambi speaks to the media at Melbourne Airport International Terminal on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Domestic travelers from New South Wales disembark the plane at Melbourne Airport on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Domestic flights between New South Wales and Victoria have resumed following the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow quarantine-free travel between the two states. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A Jetstar staff member holding a sign reading 'We've missed you Melbourne' at Melbourne Airport on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Domestic flights between New South Wales and Victoria have resumed following the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow quarantine-free travel between the two states. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Recently arrived travelers wearing fullbody PPE walk through the Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Domestic travelers from New South Wales are seen showing documentation to Health department officials at Melbourne Airport on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Domestic flights between New South Wales and Victoria have resumed following the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow quarantine-free travel between the two states. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: VRC staff attend to a umbrella broken due to the wind at Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on October 30, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria's COVID-19 restrictions have eased to allow spectators to return to Flemington racecourse for the first time since 2019. Up to 5,500 fully vaccinated fans are permitted to attend Derby Day, while the remainder of the Melbourne Cup Carnival Race days will have a spectator limit of 10,000 people. Under COVID-19 restrictions, all patrons to the Melbourne Cup Carnival will be separated into three zones, with allocated seats for the service of food and drink. Spectators will  be required to wear masks at Flemington, despite Victoria's outdoor mask mandate easing on Friday. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: Spectators look on as horses ride past in race 4 at Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on October 30, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria's COVID-19 restrictions have eased to allow spectators to return to Flemington racecourse for the first time since 2019. Up to 5,500 fully vaccinated fans are permitted to attend Derby Day, while the remainder of the Melbourne Cup Carnival Race days will have a spectator limit of 10,000 people. Under COVID-19 restrictions, all patrons to the Melbourne Cup Carnival will be separated into three zones, with allocated seats for the service of food and drink. Spectators will  be required to wear masks at Flemington, despite Victoria's outdoor mask mandate easing on Friday. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 30: A general view of spectators indoors at Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on October 30, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria's COVID-19 restrictions have eased to allow spectators to return to Flemington racecourse for the first time since 2019. Up to 5,500 fully vaccinated fans are permitted to attend Derby Day, while the remainder of the Melbourne Cup Carnival Race days will have a spectator limit of 10,000 people. Under COVID-19 restrictions, all patrons to the Melbourne Cup Carnival will be separated into three zones, with allocated seats for the service of food and drink. Spectators will  be required to wear masks at Flemington, despite Victoria's outdoor mask mandate easing on Friday. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Recently arrived international travellers walk through the Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family is reunited as an international traveler walks through at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Picnic and park goers are seen at the Royal Botanic Gardens on September 19, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. COVID-19 restrictions have eased for metropolitan Melbourne to allow outdoor picnics and increased recreation. From 11.59pm on Friday, five adults and children from two households can gather outdoors if adults are fully vaccinated, while outdoor picnics with one other person regardless of vaccination status are also permitted. Two people are now able to train outdoors with a personal trainer and time permitted outdoors has doubled from two hours to four. The permitted travel distance from home has also been extended from 5km to 10km.  (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: A group of people are seen having a picnic at the Royal Botanic Gardens on September 19, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. COVID-19 restrictions have eased for metropolitan Melbourne to allow outdoor picnics and increased recreation. From 11.59pm on Friday, five adults and children from two households can gather outdoors if adults are fully vaccinated, while outdoor picnics with one other person regardless of vaccination status are also permitted. Two people are now able to train outdoors with a personal trainer and time permitted outdoors has doubled from two hours to four. The permitted travel distance from home has also been extended from 5km to 10km.  (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Two people are seen having a picnic at Treasury Gardens on September 19, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. COVID-19 restrictions have eased for metropolitan Melbourne to allow outdoor picnics and increased recreation. From 11.59pm on Friday, five adults and children from two households can gather outdoors if adults are fully vaccinated, while outdoor picnics with one other person regardless of vaccination status are also permitted. Two people are now able to train outdoors with a personal trainer and time permitted outdoors has doubled from two hours to four. The permitted travel distance from home has also been extended from 5km to 10km.  (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Hotel quarentine workers are seen in full PPE gear as they ask recently arrived international travelers to get off the bus and enter hotel Quarantine one by one on December 07, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. International flights have resumed into Melbourne as Victoria's COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions continue to ease. Mask-wearing is now only mandatory in indoor shopping centres and public transport, including rideshares and taxis, but relaxed in other settings. Victorians must still carry a mask with them at all times and wear it when a physical distance of 1.5 metres cannot be maintained, but mask use is encouraged, but not mandatory, in other situations. Cafes, restaurants and pubs can double their patron numbers to a maximum of one person per 2 sq m and nightclubs can reopen from midnight. People are able to have up to 30 visitors at home, while outdoor gatherings can now have up to 100 people. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: An International traveller is seen carrying their luggage off the bus as they enter hotel quarantine guarded by police and Hotel quarantine workers in full PPE on December 07, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. International flights have resumed into Melbourne as Victoria's COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions continue to ease. Mask-wearing is now only mandatory in indoor shopping centres and public transport, including rideshares and taxis, but relaxed in other settings. Victorians must still carry a mask with them at all times and wear it when a physical distance of 1.5 metres cannot be maintained, but mask use is encouraged, but not mandatory, in other situations. Cafes, restaurants and pubs can double their patron numbers to a maximum of one person per 2 sq m and nightclubs can reopen from midnight. People are able to have up to 30 visitors at home, while outdoor gatherings can now have up to 100 people. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: An international traveller is seen being escorted by hotel quarantine staff into a complex care Quarantine Hotel as  police officer looks on, on December 07, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. International flights have resumed into Melbourne as Victoria's COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions continue to ease. Mask-wearing is now only mandatory in indoor shopping centres and public transport, including rideshares and taxis, but relaxed in other settings. Victorians must still carry a mask with them at all times and wear it when a physical distance of 1.5 metres cannot be maintained, but mask use is encouraged, but not mandatory, in other situations. Cafes, restaurants and pubs can double their patron numbers to a maximum of one person per 2 sq m and nightclubs can reopen from midnight. People are able to have up to 30 visitors at home, while outdoor gatherings can now have up to 100 people. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: A International traveller is seen being escorted on a wheelchair and being taken to a complex care Quarantine Hotel on December 07, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. International flights have resumed into Melbourne as Victoria's COVID-19 coronavirus restrictions continue to ease. Mask-wearing is now only mandatory in indoor shopping centres and public transport, including rideshares and taxis, but relaxed in other settings. Victorians must still carry a mask with them at all times and wear it when a physical distance of 1.5 metres cannot be maintained, but mask use is encouraged, but not mandatory, in other situations. Cafes, restaurants and pubs can double their patron numbers to a maximum of one person per 2 sq m and nightclubs can reopen from midnight. People are able to have up to 30 visitors at home, while outdoor gatherings can now have up to 100 people. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: A general view of the Arts Centre precinct during curfew on September 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: A near deserted Flinders Street on September 10, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: A general view of the Arts Centre precinct during curfew on September 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • An elevated view of an empty street in Docklands during curfew on September 9, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • Empty degraves Street during curfew on September 9, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: A general view from the entrance of an empty Chintatown on little Bourke Street during curfew on September 10, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: An empty Hosier Lane is seen on September 10, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been digitally converted to black and white)  A lone commuter sits at a tram stop outside a deserted Flinders Street Station after curfew on September 10, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: A lone commuter sits at a tram stop outside a deserted Flinders Street Station after curfew on September 10, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: A lone food delivery rider is seen travelling along a deserted Swanston Street during curfew on September 10, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: ( EDITORS NOTE : This image has been digitally converted in black and white )  An empty street scene is seen looking out towards Bourke Street during curfew  on September 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09: ( EDITORS NOTE : This image has been digitally converted in black and white )  A Lone commuter walks towards Southern Cross Station on September 09, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Melbourne residents are currently experiencing some of the strictest and longest coronavirus lockdown measures in the world as Victoria continues to work to contain a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, which came into effect on 2 August 2020, people are only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. Originally scheduled to end on September 13, Melbourne's tough stage four lockdown has been extended for a further two weeks after the Victorian government announced COVID-19 case numbers remained too high for a safe return to a more normal way of life. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: A general view of men playing golf at Albert Park Golf Course on May 13, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. COVID-19 restrictions have eased slightly for Victorians in response to Australia's declining coronavirus (COVID-19) infection rate. From today, people in Victoria will be allowed to visit friends and family. A maximum gathering of up to ten outdoors is allowed, or up to five visitors inside a home. Golfing, hiking and fishing is also now permitted. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Medical practioners conducting tests for Covid-19 at a drive through testing facility in a undercover carpark as cars are lined up with drivers awaiting to be tested at the Chadstone Shopping Center on April 30, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. COVID-19 testing is set to expand across Australia as the government looks to ease current lockdown restrictions. Asymptomatic or those with mild symptoms will also be tested to ensure there are no cases missed as Australian health authorities hope to keep confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on the decline.   (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: A lone man wearing a face mask walks down the stairs at Southern Cross Station towards the quiet platform on April 15, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Federal Government has closed all non-essential business and implemented strict social distancing rules, while public gatherings are now limited to two people. New South Wales and Victoria have enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: A empty laneway seen at Bank place on April 15, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Federal Government has closed all non-essential business and implemented strict social distancing rules, while public gatherings are now limited to two people. New South Wales and Victoria have enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: A playground is taped off on April 15, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Federal Government has closed all non-essential business and implemented strict social distancing rules, while public gatherings are now limited to two people. New South Wales and Victoria have enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: A Lone man walks through a usually busy thoroughfare in the central business district on April 15, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Federal Government has closed all non-essential business and implemented strict social distancing rules, while public gatherings are now limited to two people. New South Wales and Victoria have enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: A Lone man plays basketball outside Marvel stadium  on April 15, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Federal Government has closed all non-essential business and implemented strict social distancing rules, while public gatherings are now limited to two people. New South Wales and Victoria have enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: A empty scene in the Southbank precinct on April 15, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Federal Government has closed all non-essential business and implemented strict social distancing rules, while public gatherings are now limited to two people. New South Wales and Victoria have enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: A sign outside Windsor primary school advising that only students who have been approved will be allowed on school grounds on April 15, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Federal Government has closed all non-essential business and implemented strict social distancing rules, while public gatherings are now limited to two people. New South Wales and Victoria have enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Elspeth Scrine from the band Huntly adjusts the camera before her performance is live streamed via her phone as part of Isol-Aid on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The online music festival was organised in response to the increasing restrictions on travel and gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Organised by Melbourne booker and musician Emily Ulman, musician Merpire (Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt) and artist manager Shannen Egan, and now in its third weekend of performances, Isol-Aid aims to bring the music community together during this difficult time. Performances are live streamed on each artists' Instagram page, with viewers able to click over and musicians hand over online between sets. Australians are facing increasing restrictions as the federal government works to stop the spread of COVID-19. Indoor gatherings have been banned, which has seen the closure of all live music venues, bars, clubs and nightclubs while Australians must now observe social distance measures when in public and cannot gather in groups of more than two. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Elspeth Scrine from the band Huntly performs in her loungeroom as her performance is live streamed via her phone as part of Isol-Aid on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The online music festival was organised in response to the increasing restrictions on travel and gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Organised by Melbourne booker and musician Emily Ulman, musician Merpire (Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt) and artist manager Shannen Egan, and now in its third weekend of performances, Isol-Aid aims to bring the music community together during this difficult time. Performances are live streamed on each artists' Instagram page, with viewers able to click over and musicians hand over online between sets. Australians are facing increasing restrictions as the federal government works to stop the spread of COVID-19. Indoor gatherings have been banned, which has seen the closure of all live music venues, bars, clubs and nightclubs while Australians must now observe social distance measures when in public and cannot gather in groups of more than two. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Elspeth Scrine from the band Huntly performs as her performance is live streamed via her phone as part of Isol-Aid on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The online music festival was organised in response to the increasing restrictions on travel and gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Organised by Melbourne booker and musician Emily Ulman, musician Merpire (Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt) and artist manager Shannen Egan, and now in its third weekend of performances, Isol-Aid aims to bring the music community together during this difficult time. Performances are live streamed on each artists' Instagram page, with viewers able to click over and musicians hand over online between sets. Australians are facing increasing restrictions as the federal government works to stop the spread of COVID-19. Indoor gatherings have been banned, which has seen the closure of all live music venues, bars, clubs and nightclubs while Australians must now observe social distance measures when in public and cannot gather in groups of more than two. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: Housemates Rick Clifford (left) and James Seymour (right) sit on the couch as they sit in front of a projector live streaming a performance by Courtney Barnett as part of Isol-Aid on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The second weekend of the online music festival was organised in response to the increasing restrictions on travel and gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Organised by Melbourne booker and musician Emily Ulman, musician Merpire (Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt) and artist manager Shannen Egan, Isol-Aid aims to bring the music community together. Performances are live streamed on each artists' Instagram page, with viewers able to click over and musicians hand over online between sets. Australians are facing increasing restrictions as the federal government works to stop the spread of COVID-19. Indoor gatherings have been banned, which has seen the closure of all live music venues, bars, clubs and nightclubs while Australians must now observe social distance measures when in public. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. Exercising outdoors alone is still permitted. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: A Sunglass hut store closed on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian government has introduced further restrictions on movement and gatherings in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Public gatherings are now limited to two people, while Australians are being urged to stay home unless absolutely necessary. New South Wales and Victoria have also enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: The flagship Melbourne H&M store at GPO closed following it's temporary closure on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian government has introduced further restrictions on movement and gatherings in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Public gatherings are now limited to two people, while Australians are being urged to stay home unless absolutely necessary. New South Wales and Victoria have also enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: A closed flight centre store on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian government has introduced further restrictions on movement and gatherings in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Public gatherings are now limited to two people, while Australians are being urged to stay home unless absolutely necessary. New South Wales and Victoria have also enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: An empty shopping mall on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian government has introduced further restrictions on movement and gatherings in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Public gatherings are now limited to two people, while Australians are being urged to stay home unless absolutely necessary. New South Wales and Victoria have also enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: A woman walks past a David Jones store with a LCD screen advising customers on Social Distancing on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian government has introduced further restrictions on movement and gatherings in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Public gatherings are now limited to two people, while Australians are being urged to stay home unless absolutely necessary. New South Wales and Victoria have also enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: A lone jogger exercising through an empty Carlton Gardens  on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian government has introduced further restrictions on movement and gatherings in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Public gatherings are now limited to two people, while Australians are being urged to stay home unless absolutely necessary. New South Wales and Victoria have also enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: A Burberry store closed following it's temporary closure on April 05, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian government has introduced further restrictions on movement and gatherings in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Public gatherings are now limited to two people, while Australians are being urged to stay home unless absolutely necessary. New South Wales and Victoria have also enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: A staff member walks out of the store after the Myer Bourke Street Store shut it's doors on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian department store announced it would be temporarily shutting down all Australian stores due to COVID-19 from Sunday until at least 27 April 2020. Around 10,000 staff will be stood down without pay during that time. Myer's closure comes as many other well known stores shut down as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and new social distancing measures take a toll on the retail industry. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: An empty street scene outside the Myer Bourke Street department store on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian department store announced it would be temporarily shutting down all Australian stores due to COVID-19 from Sunday until at least 27 April 2020. Around 10,000 staff will be stood down without pay during that time. Myer's closure comes as many other well known stores shut down as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and new social distancing measures take a toll on the retail industry. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: People wearing face masks walk past the Myer Bourke Street department store on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian department store announced it would be temporarily shutting down all Australian stores due to COVID-19 from Sunday until at least 27 April 2020. Around 10,000 staff will be stood down without pay during that time. Myer's closure comes as many other well known stores shut down as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and new social distancing measures take a toll on the retail industry. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: A woman wearing a facemask walks past the Myer Bourke Street department store on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. The Australian department store announced it would be temporarily shutting down all Australian stores due to COVID-19 from Sunday until at least 27 April 2020. Around 10,000 staff will be stood down without pay during that time. Myer's closure comes as many other well known stores shut down as the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and new social distancing measures take a toll on the retail industry. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: An empty tram travels down Swanston street on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. All international arrivals into Australia from midnight on Saturday will be placed into mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days as the Federal Government increases restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.  All libraries, museums, galleries, beauty salons, tattoo parlours, shopping centre food courts, auctions, open houses, amusement parks, arcades, indoor and outdoor play centres, swimming pools are closed and indoor exercise activities are now banned. This is in addition to the closure of bars, pubs and nightclubs which came into effect on Monday. Restaurants and cafes are restricted to providing takeaway only. Weddings will now be restricted to five people including the couple while funerals are limited to 10 mourners. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. Exercising outdoors alone is still permitted. Australia now has more than 3,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 while the death toll now stands at 14. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: A shoe repair sign is scene with a handwritten note reading 'Sorry we are closed, how long I wish I knew' on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. All international arrivals into Australia from midnight on Saturday will be placed into mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days as the Federal Government increases restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.  All libraries, museums, galleries, beauty salons, tattoo parlours, shopping centre food courts, auctions, open houses, amusement parks, arcades, indoor and outdoor play centres, swimming pools are closed and indoor exercise activities are now banned. This is in addition to the closure of bars, pubs and nightclubs which came into effect on Monday. Restaurants and cafes are restricted to providing takeaway only. Weddings will now be restricted to five people including the couple while funerals are limited to 10 mourners. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. Exercising outdoors alone is still permitted. Australia now has more than 3,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 while the death toll now stands at 14. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: A closed down Kikki K store on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. All international arrivals into Australia from midnight on Saturday will be placed into mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days as the Federal Government increases restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.  All libraries, museums, galleries, beauty salons, tattoo parlours, shopping centre food courts, auctions, open houses, amusement parks, arcades, indoor and outdoor play centres, swimming pools are closed and indoor exercise activities are now banned. This is in addition to the closure of bars, pubs and nightclubs which came into effect on Monday. Restaurants and cafes are restricted to providing takeaway only. Weddings will now be restricted to five people including the couple while funerals are limited to 10 mourners. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. Exercising outdoors alone is still permitted. Australia now has more than 3,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 while the death toll now stands at 14. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: A closed down Kikki K store on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. All international arrivals into Australia from midnight on Saturday will be placed into mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days as the Federal Government increases restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.  All libraries, museums, galleries, beauty salons, tattoo parlours, shopping centre food courts, auctions, open houses, amusement parks, arcades, indoor and outdoor play centres, swimming pools are closed and indoor exercise activities are now banned. This is in addition to the closure of bars, pubs and nightclubs which came into effect on Monday. Restaurants and cafes are restricted to providing takeaway only. Weddings will now be restricted to five people including the couple while funerals are limited to 10 mourners. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. Exercising outdoors alone is still permitted. Australia now has more than 3,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 while the death toll now stands at 14. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: A closed down Kikki K store on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. All international arrivals into Australia from midnight on Saturday will be placed into mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days as the Federal Government increases restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.  All libraries, museums, galleries, beauty salons, tattoo parlours, shopping centre food courts, auctions, open houses, amusement parks, arcades, indoor and outdoor play centres, swimming pools are closed and indoor exercise activities are now banned. This is in addition to the closure of bars, pubs and nightclubs which came into effect on Monday. Restaurants and cafes are restricted to providing takeaway only. Weddings will now be restricted to five people including the couple while funerals are limited to 10 mourners. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. Exercising outdoors alone is still permitted. Australia now has more than 3,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 while the death toll now stands at 14. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29: A near empty Melbourne central shopping mall on March 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. All international arrivals into Australia from midnight on Saturday will be placed into mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days as the Federal Government increases restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.  All libraries, museums, galleries, beauty salons, tattoo parlours, shopping centre food courts, auctions, open houses, amusement parks, arcades, indoor and outdoor play centres, swimming pools are closed and indoor exercise activities are now banned. This is in addition to the closure of bars, pubs and nightclubs which came into effect on Monday. Restaurants and cafes are restricted to providing takeaway only. Weddings will now be restricted to five people including the couple while funerals are limited to 10 mourners. All Australians are now expected to stay at home except for essential outings such as work, grocery shopping and medical appointments. Exercising outdoors alone is still permitted. Australia now has more than 3,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 while the death toll now stands at 14. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: An international traveller with a T-shirt reading 'I'm back' is seen at the arrival hall at Melbourne Airport on February 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: A family are reunited on February 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: A couple are seen reunited on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: A couple are seen reunited on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: International arrivals are seen greeted on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Recently arrived international travellers are seen outside a welcome centre on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: International arrivals are seen greeted on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: A couple are seen reunited on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: A couple are seen reunited on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: International travellers flying on Singapore Airlines flight SQ227 on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: International travellers flying on Singapore Airlines flight SQ227 on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: A person is seen pushing a luggage trolley from flight SQ227 on February 21, 2022 in the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: An international traveller is seen greeted by family on February 21, 2022 at the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: An international traveller is seen greeted by family on February 21, 2022 at the arrivals hall in Melbourne Airport Melbourne, Australia. Australia is welcoming fully-vaccinated international travellers for the first time since closing its borders to all non-citizens and non-residents in March 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family arriving on SQ237 take a selfie upon arrival at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family arriving on SQ237 take a selfie upon arrival at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family traveling on SQ237 walk through Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01:Recently arrived international arrived travelers walk through Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: An international traveler pushing a trolley at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family traveling on SQ237 speak to the media upon arrival at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: An international traveller arrives at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family re-unite at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A family re-unite at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: An international traveller arrives at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: An international traveller arrives at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: An International traveler and child arrive at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: An international traveller is handed flowers upon arrival at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Flight crew from SQ237 arrive at Melbourne Airport International arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: People holding flowers await arrival of international travelers at the Melbourne Airport International Arrivals hall on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Domestic travellers are seen lined up to depart Melbourne Airport on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Domestic flights between New South Wales and Victoria have resumed following the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow quarantine-free travel between the two states. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Melbourne Airport CEO Lyell Strambi speaks to the media at Melbourne Airport International Terminal on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Victoria from Monday 1 November are no longer required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine, following the easing of state and federal COVID-19 border rules. Australian citizens can also now leave the country without requiring a travel exemption. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Domestic travelers from New South Wales disembark the plane at Melbourne Airport on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Domestic flights between New South Wales and Victoria have resumed following the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow quarantine-free travel between the two states. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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  • MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: A Jetstar staff member holding a sign reading 'We've missed you Melbourne' at Melbourne Airport on November 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. Domestic flights between New South Wales and Victoria have resumed following the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow quarantine-free travel between the two states. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
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