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1) Current status of Event and Cache publication due to Covid

2) Cache publication in Parks on Kangaroo Island

3) Marine Parks in South Australia 

4) Mine Shafts in the Goldfields  

5) Legislation for crossing a road

6) Historical Covid content

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1)

Current position on publishing caches in relation to Covid 19 : South Australia 

12/03/2022

COVID-19 Response

From a Geocaching event perspective this is no public health requirements on holding an event.

Please check Current activity restrictions to make sure you are complying with local health directives.

(https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/activities-and-gatherings/current-activity-restrictions)

(https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/response)

Thank you to the Geocaching community in its commitment to keeping our state safe. Stay well.

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2)

Cache publication in Parks on Kangaroo Island

The following information has been provided by the Senior Ranger/District Manager on Kangaroo Island who works
for the Department for Environment and Water (DEW).

With the area starting to regrow after the recent bush fires, cachers need to be aware of the sensitivity of this unique location when placing caches.

Please follow this guideline when placing caches in parks on kangaroo Island and any marine park associated with the Island.

Please submit the approval you receive back from the ranger for the placement of your cache with your submission.

These are the guidelines that you need to consider when placing caches in park locations on KI --

• Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is responsible for the management of Public Lands (National Parks, Conservation Parks & Wilderness Protection Areas) and Crown Lands on Kangaroo Island

• Geocaches on Public Lands must be located on designated walking trails or adjacent to existing access points or infrastructure provided for visitor management purposes. Avoid locating them in Wilderness Protection Areas.

• Geocache placement must not involve disturbance to the soil or native vegetation.

• Pytophthora cinnamomi (Pc) spread should be minimised, by promoting the use of hygiene methods, including boot cleaning or use of hygiene stations (where provided) – see map attached

• Geocaches should not be located in threatened species breeding or feeding habitat

• Geocaches which are located on, or accessed via, beaches should include a message about the protection of beach-nesting birds, and walking below the high water mark when they are breeding (September to April)

• To confirm that the location is appropriate and avoid potential disturbance to threatened species or sites of cultural significance, communication must be made with the District Ranger prior to locating a new Geocache and the proposed grid reference. The locations of sensitive sites is not always available to the public, so a phone call or email should identify any potential conflicts.

• Parks and trails may be closed due to extreme fire conditions, prescribed burning operations or feral animal control.

As you can see you need permission from a park ranger to confirm your cache is acceptable.

You need to confirm with the rangers on KI you placement is OK

The current contact for Kangaroo Island is-

Brett Dalzell
District Ranger, Kangaroo Island

 National Parks and Wildlife Service Division

Department for Environment and Water

brett.dalzell@sa.gov.au

P (08) 8553 4408, Mob 040 993 2144
Osmond Street, Kingscote
PO Box 39, Kingscote SA 5223

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3)

Marine Parks in South Australia

There are several Marine parks that are out of bounds for cache placement in South Australia.

Current restrictions are in the area of Victor Harbour and Horseshoe Bay but this will grow as other areas are identified.

Wright Island - This is not technically a marine park as it is owned/managed by the Victor Harbour council.

However the Department of Environment and Water (DEW) has been assisting the council since Birds stopped their traditional breeding practice on West Island
and migrated to Wright Island 2 years ago. DEW is unsure how long the birds will continue this practice and are evaluating the island on a year by year basis.

It is a popular location with the public and so in the beginning of this year they erected signage including buoys around the island to stop people disturbing the breeding birds.

The signage is expected to be up for about 3 months so this cache so caches on this island should be disabled from December to March.
Given the situation is evolving on Wright Island I wont be publishing caches on this island  at this time.

West Island - is a declared a Fauna Reserve under the Fauna Conservation Act 1964-1965. DEW asks that this island not be visited or the Bird-life disturbed.
There will be no cache publication on this island as advised by DEW

Seal Island - is part of West Island Conservation Park. Parks have a 50 metres distance limit for all the boats looking at the seals on the island. Closer than that distance, the seals start to get concerned and either have to bolt to the water or in the case of males and nursing mothers, stand their ground and become aggressive. 
There will be no cache publication on this island as advised by DEW

Pullen Island -  has been a protected area status since 2 September 1948 when it was declared as a closed area for birds under the Animals and Birds Protection Act 1919-1946. On 16 March 1967, the island gained status as a Fauna Conservation Reserve. In 1972, the reserve was re-dedicated as the Pullen Island Conservation Park following the enactment of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972. 
DEW tells me that between 30-40 locals contact them every time they see people going out onto the Island.

There will be no cache publication on this island as advised by DEW

Use this link to access a map with more details about the Marine parks and their zones.

https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/marineparks/find-a-park

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4)

Mine Shafts in the goldfields

I have been advised by the Protected Areas Unit in the Conservation & Land Management Branch of DEW that placement of caches in mine shafts is prohibited.

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5)

https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/__legislation/lz/c/r/australian%20road%20rules/current/2014.205.auth.pdf
230—Crossing a road—general
(1) A pedestrian crossing a road—
(a) must cross by the shortest safe route; and
(b) must not stay on the road longer than necessary to cross the road safely.
Offence provision.

230(1) Fail to cross road by shortest safe route A349 $53 - $145

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6)

Covid 19 Previous History

Activities and gatherings

Prior to 19-3-22

South Australia COVID-Ready Plan

The COVID-Ready Plan outlines the safe easing of restrictions and how COVID-19 will be managed in South Australia.

This includes the lifting of jurisdictional borders in the first instance and subsequently restrictions on activities across the coming months, along with ensuring a strong health response to manage COVID-19 cases.

The COVID-Ready Plan is based on health advice and expert modelling. It outlines a measured and clear path out of the pandemic, ensuring COVID-19 can be controlled when it enters South Australia and prepares the state for living with COVID-19 in the longer term.

COVID safe behaviours will still be needed – getting tested for COVID-19 with any symptoms, no matter how mild, as soon as possible, along with physical distancing, hand hygiene and staying home when sick.

From 23 November

Borders

• Open borders to fully vaccinated people from all Australian states and territories (Quarantine will apply to LGAs with community transmission and less than 80% of the population fully vaccinated.)
• Vaccinated international arrivals require 7 days quarantine
• Unvaccinated authorised arrivals require 14 days quarantine

Activities

Restrictions remain in place:

• Masks in indoor public settings
• Current density and activity requirements
• 30 people at home gatherings
• Private activity cap of 150 people

At this time we are still under level 1 restrictions and information from 11/08/2021 still applies.

11/08/2021

The following restrictions are in effect

Level 1 restrictions

• 3 people per 4 square metres (3/4) density for seated activities.
• Must take reasonable steps to maintain 1.5 m physical distancing.
• Contact tracing required (other than in-home health services).
• Retail requires an approved contact tracing system.
• Where food and beverages are being served:
  • No communal food or beverage areas are permitted.

Additional restrictions

• 1 person per 2 square metres (1/2) density for non-seated activities
• 1 person per 4 square metres (1/4) density for indoor fitness facilities
• Seated food and beverage consumption only
• COVID Management Plans required for events of more than 1,000 people
• Shisha ban
• Private activity cap: 10 (private activities at residential premises, including residents of residential premises)
• Private activity cap: 50 (private activities at non-residential premises)
  Note: a private activity event (including a wedding or funeral) at a licensed premises is 3 people per 4 square metres.
• Masks in high risk settings
• Masks in personal care services (except for the person receiving the service, if necessary for the provision of the personal care service)
• Masks in health care services (except for the person receiving the service, if necessary for the provision of the health care service)
• Masks in passenger transport services
• Masks in indoor fitness facilities (except while exercising)
• Masks in shared indoor public places (except bridal parties during ceremonies)
• Restrictions on dancing and singing

This means

Indoor Events

I will only publish events in a venue with an active covid plan and QR code/register that can support an event that doesnt require that cachers will be turned away.

Geocachers will need to provide me with the number of people that can be seated at the venue to confirm it can support an event.

A photo from the venue showing seating number will assist with publication.

Public Entertainment (ie in a park or outside of a venue)

AS provided to me by SA Government Covid Information line

• COVID Safe Plan Required*
*If more than 1000 people attending
then COVID Management Plan
Required. Outdoor event only
• 1 person per 2 square metres
(excluding staff)
• Must take reasonable steps to
maintain 1.5m physical distancing
• Approved contact tracing required
• No singing unless the person is performing (no karaoke)
• Dancing is not permitted
• Must wear masks in shared indoor places, except when
consuming food or beverage
• Certain venues/events with a COVID Management Plan
require patrons to wear a mask indoors and outdoors
If food/beverages are being served:
• Seated consumption only. Not permitted to sit at a bar or
service area
• No communal food or beverage areas
• COVID Marshal required

So this means

You need to provide the name and contact details of the Covid Marshal for your event.

You need to complete a Covid Safety Plan and provide me with the reference number

(https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-events/create-a-covid-safe-plan)

Your location needs to support social distancing so the 1 person per 2 square metres rule is observed.

No communal food or beverages are to be consumed at the event.

Thank you to the Geocaching community in its commitment to keeping our state safe. Stay well.

https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/

For the latest information on deadline changes and geocaching updates related to COVID-19 go to the Geocaching HQ Updates web page. 

Thank you for your understanding.

Updated 20/07/2020

• Stay at home requirement, except for the following:

  • Care and compassion grounds

  • Essential work - Level 5 list of essential workers (PDF, 113.3 KB)

  • Purchasing essential goods

  • Medical reasons including getting COVID tested or vaccinated.

  • Exercise with those in your household up to 2.5 km and only 90 minutes

• Closure of community activities

• Masks for public places

Given the current level of restrictions publication of caches and events have been suspended

The next seven days will be crucial in getting our state back on track in the quickest timeframe possible. 

20/07/2021

The South Australian Government went from limiting the numbers of people being able to attend at an event
to numbers of people in a square metre area with no number restriction on people attending an event.
This has made implementing the 80 (initially 100) restriction of numbers of people at an event difficult to implement.
The state Co-vid instructions prior to the second wave in November 2020 doesnt give a restriction on numbers
so numbers greater than 100 people were allowed to attend events as long as they could meet the social distance requirement.

As restrictions eased in a social settings and density rules were applied so did the availability to hold events.
However if/as number restrictions are reintroduced this will have an impacted on future publications of events.
When the state government applies number restrictions on gathering then events follow the regional restrictions. 

Update 14/01/2021

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

How everyone is affected

The total number of people at a place must not exceed 1 person per 2 square metres.

Physical distancing, or social distancing principles apply. Every person should attempt to stay at least 1.5 metres from other members of the public. However, this does not apply to people who live together, who are friends or family members, or people who regularly associate with each other.

Wearing a face mask is not mandatory, but it is recommended to wear a mask when out in public if you are unable to physically distance.

Gatherings

The following gathering provisions apply:

Private function (including wedding and funerals) - 200 people, maximum 1 person per 2 square metres

Private functions include weddings, funerals, parties or any other function which is by invite only that is held at licensed premises. The function must be in a designated area which has no public access and where possible separate bathroom facilities from the rest of the venue.

Guests must use their best endeavours to remain segregated from other patrons at the premises. Food and beverages must have no shared utensils but can be consumed while standing. Dancing is also permitted.

Private residence - 50 people per house

Private place - 200 people maximum

There are no current restrictions on cache or event publication.

Update 22/12/2020

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Visitors/gatherings

• Up to 50 people can gather at a private residence from December 14.

Weddings and Funerals

• Up to 200 people can attend weddings, funerals and religious ceremonies, subject to indoor and outdoor spacing limits.

Hospitality and Events

• No more than one person per four square metres can gather in an indoor space.

• No more than one person per two square metres can gather in an outdoor space

• Up to 200 people can attend private functions in venues, subject to spacing limits.

Travel

• Residents from Sydney’s northern beaches are not permitted to enter the state.

• Anyone who has been in Greater Sydney since December 11 or the Central Coast or Wollongong since December 20 will be required to isolate for 14 days upon arrival and get tested immediately.

• Arrivals from other parts of NSW are required to be tested within 24 hours of their arrival and on day five and 12 of their trip. They are not required to isolate unless symptoms are present.

• South Australia is open to travellers from all other states and territories, having completed a Cross Border Travel Registration

Update 2/12/2020

Reinstatement of Event Publication

The state government changed activity restriction on the 1st of Dec 

Gatherings

The following gathering provisions apply:

Private function (including wedding and funerals)

150 people maximum 1 person per 2 square metres

The total number of people at a place must not exceed:

• 1 person per 4 square metres at an indoor place
• 1 person per 2 square metres at an outdoor place

Covid-Safe Plan

All businesses that conduct a Defined public activity must have a COVID-Safe Plan.

Some Defined public activities require a business to complete contact tracing records.

Contact tracing

COVID-SAfe Check-In is a new feature that has been added to the free mySA GOV app. If someone in South Australia tests positive to COVID-19, the COVID-SAfe Check in enables SA Health to quickly contact others who may have been exposed to the virus and stop the spread of COVID-19.

Any operation with a COVID Safe Plan must also use an approved contact tracing system which includes the COVID-SAfe Check in, Scan Tek or any other electronic platform which is approved by the state coordinator. Those who have a COVID Safe Plan will be issued with a QR code which will be attached to the approved plan and must be displayed in the premises/business/venue.

A person who participates in a defined public activity or who enters a venue must upload their relevant contact details. If the system is not working or the person is unable to upload their details they must provide their details to the venue operator and these details must be retained.

https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/activities-and-gatherings

Update 23/11/2020

Reinstatement of Cache Publication
Continuation of Suspension of Event 

New density requirements are in place. The total number of people at a place must not exceed 1 person per 4 square metres.

Physical distancing, or social distancing principles apply. Every person should attempt to stay at least 1.5 metres from other members of the public.

Events are still restricted as there is a maximum booking size of 10 people per group, with seated dining only

and

Private gatherings other than at a residence are capped at 50. Density requirements must be observed.

These restrictions will impact published events if they are still in effect after November 30.

Publication of events will recommence.

Current restrictions on travel are-

Travel within most of South Australia is unrestricted, although people are advised to avoid unnecessary travel. 

Covid-19.sa.gov.au

Update 18/11/2020

Suspension of Cache and Event Publication 

South Australian authorities have announced a “series of wide-ranging restrictions” to get on top of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Premier Steven Marshall on Wednesday afternoon said as of midnight, there will be a six-day “pause” designed to reduce mobility in the community.

“We are going hard and we are going early,” he said.

He described it as the “circuit breaker” to “stay ahead” of the coronavirus.

“There is no second chance to stop a second wave,” Mr Marshall said.

SA chief public health officer Professor Nicola Spurrier said “it really is extreme” but applies to everybody across the state.

“We need to stay at home as much as possible,” she said.

CLOSED OR SHUT DOWN EFFECTIVE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT

• All schools except for children of essential workers and vulnerable children

• Takeaway food

• Universities

• Pubs, cafes, coffee shops and food courts

• Elective surgery except for urgent operations and cancer treatment

• Real estate open inspections

• Outdoor sport and physical activity - you cannot leave your home to exercise

• FIFO work

• Regional travel is not approved. “If you are in a location at the commencement of these restrictions, you will be required to stay there,” 

• Aged care and disability residential care will be in lockdown

• Factories other than food or medical products will be closed, except for where it is necessary for them to remain open to prevent damage to machinery.

• Construction industry

• Holiday homes will not be available for lease or rental

• Weddings and funerals will be banned for six days

• Outdoor sport is not permitted

• Masks will be required in all areas outside the home

Update 17/11/2020

Suspension of events

The initial rule Australian reviewers have is if there are limitations on cachers being able to gather that restricts numbers to less than 100 it will mean events are suspended. This is written on the Australia Regional page (Australia)

Given the current covid situation in this state I am suspending publication of events in line with the governments 2 week suspension of activities.

Currently gatherings in public spaces (such as parks) are capped at 50 and Density requirements must be observed.

Hospitality venues (pubs, clubs, restaurants) have a maximum booking size of 10 people per group, with seated dining only.

The total number of people at a place must not exceed 1 person per 4 square metres.

Please resubmit your event when the government lifts its current restrictions.

We need to crush this second wave and have these restrictions lifted so we can go back to enjoying events.

Update 21/09/2020

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Event Publication to recommence in October.

On the 20th Sept I attended an outdoor event GC8W9Z5 held by CPwanderer that I had progressed to publication so I could meet with members of the Geocaching community.

It gave me a chance to see how an outdoor event could be run given the Co-vid restrictions in place and discuss how event publication could progress given the government is opening up more activities everyday in this state and what those present felt about publication of events.

I would like to start by acknowledging the excellent event put on by CPwanderer.

He had done the Co-vid marshalling course, Had Co-vid plan documentation on view, supplied sanitiser and had a contact tracing log for those who attended.

Moving forward for this state I believe it is time to lift the current restrictions and recommence publication of all event that meet the current guideline.

This of course will change if the government reapplies restrictions and in line with their restrictions I will retract events if they are no longer able to proceed.

Placing an event and me publishing it in no way implies that I have indicated it is safe to attend during this pandemic.

I am just evaluating the event against the current guidelines and people are reminded of the guideline which states-

  "Geocaching HQ and community volunteers are not in any way responsible or liable for caches or their placement. All aspects of your geocache and its placement are your responsibility, and you may be held liable for any resulting consequences."

I am grateful to Geocaching HQ for their guidance in what has been a difficult time. They have told me they take the pandemic very seriously and I thank them for their support.

I look forward to your submissions and remind people that they need to be aware of what they need to have in place to hold an event because at the end of the day the responsibility for management of the event rests with them.

Publication of events in South Australia in no way reflects what other states are doing in relation to assisting in keeping their states co-vid safe.

Publication of events in this state is no justification to apply for an event in another state.   

Tchingal    

Update 01/09/2020

Activities and gatherings

Density requirements are in place. The total number of people at a place must not exceed 1 person per 2 square metres.

Physical distancing, or social distancing principles apply. Every person should attempt to stay at least 1.5 metres from other members of the public. However, this does not apply to people who live together, who are friends or family members, or people who regularly associate with each other.

Gatherings at private residences may have up to 50 people per gathering.

Gatherings at a private place (other than a private residence) are restricted to no more than 100 people.

Covid-Safe Plan

All businesses that conduct a Defined public activity must have a COVID-Safe Plan.

Some Defined public activities require a business to complete contact tracing records.

Defined public activities

A defined public activity means:

• onsite purchase and consumption of food or beverages (whether occurring in an indoor or outdoor area)
• sport (including sports training), fitness or recreation activities
• indoor public meetings
• ceremonies
• provision of personal care services
• provision of public entertainment
• provision of recreational transport
• the operation of a nightclub
• the operation of relevant licensed premises
• the operation of a casino or gaming area
• auctions and inspections of premises for the purpose of sale or rental of any property
• driver instruction.

Given the current situation events will only be published in business premises that have an active CoVID-Safe plan which means density and physical requirements can be monitored and thus reduce the risk of social contact spreading of the virus.

https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/activities-and-gatherings

Update 04/08/2020

On Monday 3-Aug-2020, both South Australia and Tasmania announced changes as Victoria’s case numbers continue to remain high. It comes after NSW, Western Australia, Queensland and Victoria wound back the relaxing of their restrictions.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

On Monday 3-Aug-2020, Premier Steven Marshall announced new restrictions after two new coronavirus cases were identified.

The new restrictions will see at-home gatherings reduced from 50 down to 10 people, while patrons at licensed pubs and clubs must be seated.

Mr Marshall said “Australia is on high alert” and pointed to the outbreak in Victoria.

“There are more than 6000 active cases in Victoria, and we are extraordinarily concerned at the potential for seeding in other jurisdictions,” Mr Marshall said.

Last month South Australia announced it would no longer lift its border restrictions with New South Wales on July 20, citing concerns about an outbreak in the state.

Residents will still be able to enter the state, but will need to spend 14 days in hotel quarantine. Victorians are not able to enter SA at all.

Home gathering numbers, pubs, clubs face new virus restrictions in SA

South Australia will re-introduce COVID-19 restrictions from Tuesday after the state recorded another two cases of the virus today.

From 12am on Tuesday, gatherings will be reduced from 50 to just 10 people, with licensed premises moving back to seated-only patronage.

Premier Steven Marshall said his biggest concern at the moment was community transmission.“It’s been absent for a long time in South Australia, and we don’t want to see it come back,” he said.

“We absolutely don’t want to see the types of lockdowns seen in Victoria, so we are staying in front of the game to keep SA safe.”

"We are concerned about seeding. We are concerned about community transmission, and we are absolutely focused, 100 percent, on keeping ahead of the game," he said.

“It’s quite disappointing to see new cases in South Australia, especially given our extremely tight border restrictions,” Chief Public Health Officer Professor Spurrier said.

“It just shows how transmissible and how quickly it can spread.

”The total number of people at a place must not exceed 1 person per 2 square metres.

Physical distancing, or social distancing principles also still apply. Every person should attempt to stay at least 1.5 metres from other members of the public. However, this does not apply to people who live together, who are friends or family members, or people who regularly associate with each other.

How businesses are affected
All businesses must follow density requirements and physical distancing principles.

The current Direction outlines a number of Defined public activities.

A defined public activity means:
Onsite purchase and consumption of food or beverages (whether occurring in an indoor or outdoor area)

All businesses that conduct a Defined public activity must have a COVID-Safe Plan.

Given the current situation events will only be published in business premises that have an active CoVID-Safe plan which means density and physical requirements can be monitored and thus reduce the risk of social contact spreading of the virus.

https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/activities-and-gatherings

https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/222988/FAQ-Emergency-Management-Public-Activities-no-6-COVID-19-Direction-2020-05082020.pdf

Update 15/06/2020

Event publication to recommence on JULY 1st 2020 in South Australia

The state governments announcement documented in the weekend papers stated-Step 2 (current) 80 max total in venue with 20 max in a group spaced 1.5 apart with 1 person per 4 sq m
Step2+ (June 19) 300 max total in a venue with 75 max in a group spaced 1.5 apart with 1 person per 4 sq m
(June 25) contact sports begin
Step 3 (June 29) relaxed restrictions with an update to follow allowing activities apart from high risk activities
(July 20) SA border opens

Step 2+ allows the process of accepting events and recommencing publication on July 1st. 

This allows for the required 2 weeks notice from Step2+ but rounds commencement to the start of the month (in line with discussions I have had with other reviewers) 

In an event location where gathering attendee information is not required, should organizers become aware that someone who was at their event has received a confirmed positive test for the virus, they should post an Announcement to the event page notifying attendees that one or more attendees (do not include any identifying information) to the event have tested positive for the corona virus and advising those who attended to follow local health guidance regarding monitoring themselves for symptoms and self-quarantining.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ROADMAP FOR EASING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/195879/200059.4-COVID-19-RoadMap-12June-V13.pdf

Update 3/06/2020

Cache publication has recommenced for all but Event and Cito types in South Australia.As per the Australian Home page this is how events will be handled across Australia- _{Due to Covid-19 there are restrictions for new event cache publications in Australia.Event caches of all types will not be considered until the various State restrictions regarding the number of people allowed to gather in groups have been increased to 100 or more.
Event listings can only be submitted AFTER the restrictions have actually been increased to 100 or more.
(Event lead in times are still 14 days from submission to event date.)}  
The SA Covid website currently states

Public gatherings

From 1 June, more people may gather, depending on room size.

• A maximum of 80 people may gather at a venue.
• Any separate room or area may have a maximum of 20 people (subject to the 1 person per 4 square metre rule).
• Social distancing measures should still be followed. Aim to keep 1.5 metres away from other members of the public.

How everyone is affected

Density requirements still apply. The total number of people at a place must not exceed 1 person per 4 square metres.

Social distancing, or physical distancing principles also still apply. Every person should attempt to stay at least 1.5 metres from other members of the public. However, this does not apply to people who live together, who are friends or family members, or people who regularly associate with each other.

Gatherings of more than 20 people are prohibited, unless they are a Defined public activity, or in situations where 20 or more people normally live together.

The density requirement of 1 person per 4 square metres still applies for Defined public activities but any given room or enclosed area cannot have more than 20 people present.

Where a place has multiple rooms or enclosed areas, the maximum number of people at that place cannot exceed 80 people.

These requirements apply only to patrons, not staff.

So, a single-room restaurant can only have 20 customers, plus staff. A facility with multiple rooms and outdoor areas can have up to 80 patrons, provided none of those rooms exceeds the 1 person per 4 square metres rule, to a maximum of 20 people per room.

Update 18/05/2020

Gatherings

More than 10 people or exceeding density requirements

Gatherings of more than 10 people at any place are prohibited. This includes indoor and outdoor places, public places, moveable places and residential properties.

Any gathering is prohibited where the total number of people present exceeds one person per four square metres.

Anyone who owns, controls or operates a place in the South Australia must not allow a prohibited gathering to occur at that place. No one may organise or attend such a gathering at any place in South Australia.

https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/events,-activities-and-gatherings

Update 30/04/2020

South Australia has now gone 7 days without a new Covid case being recorded and the efforts of South Australians have see the curve flattened in this state.I have therefore decided to publish some caches as a test to restarting publishing in this state.If the logs show that the geocaching community are being responsible and not breaking social distancing rules when it comes to finding and writing in the logbook I can publish more submissions.I have put a watch on the caches published and will monitor the logs. If people breach the rules through large numbers of people attempting a FTF or congregating at a newly published cache this will result in me suspending publication again.I will not be publishing events at this time and I may need to suspend publication of caches again if the current situation changes.I look forward to being able to look at your cache submissions and thank everyone for their understanding during this difficult time.

We could return to this status if conditions change in this state-

As I'm sure you are aware, we are currently in the middle of a crisis with the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Government and Health Authorities are encouraging us to stay at home, and shutting down all but essential activities.

Unfortunately, publishing geocaches leads to non-essential travel, something that the various State Governments, the National Cabinet and Prime Minister have asked all Australians not to do.

To that end, the Australian Reviewers and Geocaching HQ have agreed to suspend the publishing of new caches in Australia until the crisis is over, and current recommendations are lifted by the relevant State and Federal Governments.

Therefore all cache types submitted at this time will be returned as I am not publishing caches

• If you wish to retrieve your physical cache and hold onto it you can resubmit the cache when the crisis is over and you believe the time is right. As long as the coordinates remain for the location, the spot will remain yours - you will have first right of refusal if someone else attempts to place a cache in the area.

Please only submit for publication when the current restrictions have been lifted.

Thank you for your understanding.

For the latest information on deadline changes and geocaching updates related to COVID-19 go to the Geocaching HQ Updates web page. 

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