Confusion reigns in regional NSW about what the singles bubble rules mean.
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Let's get it straight
Many people on social media are incorrectly inferring relationship status to NSW government's usage of the word 'single' in singles bubble.
In reality, the singles bubble rules give special consideration to those who live alone - regardless of their relationship status.
In the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, those who live with no other adult can nominate a visitor to their home to socialise with but that person must be from the Shoalhaven LGA as well.
In regional NSW, registration of your nominated visitor is not required.
A nominated visitor:
- Can only be one person but can bring their dependent children if there are no alternative care arrangements.
- Can visit on more than one occasion.
- Can not be a nominated person for another person.
- lives in or is staying in the same local government area that you live in or are staying in.
Can I nominate a visitor if I live with only children (those aged under 18)?
So long as there are no other people over the age of 18 in your household, then yes you can nominate a visitor.
Can I exercise with my nominated visitor?
Yes, this complies with the two person gathering rules but you must stay in the Shoalhaven LGA.
You can cross into another LGA for exercise or outdoor recreation but only if that allows you to stay within 5km of your home.
Can I carpool with my nominated visitor?
Yes.
Carpooling to get to a place of recreation or exercise is not allowed unless you are sharing the car with people from your household or with your nominated 'singles bubble' visitor.
You are not permitted to share a car with someone outside of your household unless it is for an emergency, a compassionate reason, to provide care or assistance to a vulnerable person or if the car is being used as a taxi or rideshare.
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Liam Cormican
I'm a journalist for the South Coast Register. Got a tip? Email liam.cormican@austcommunitymedia.com.au
I'm a journalist for the South Coast Register. Got a tip? Email liam.cormican@austcommunitymedia.com.au
