Australia’s state by state Covid restrictions and coronavirus lockdown rules explained

The number of new coronavirus cases in Australia has been dropping, but states remain on high alert for the UK variant of Covid-19, so what restrictions are still in place? Do I have to wear a mask and where can and can't I go in Australia? Untangle Australia's Covid-19 laws and guidelines with our guide

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Australian states and territories have different levels of restrictions to contain Covid-19.

Here we answer some common questions about restrictions in each state, based on the information available as of 29 January.