WA Intrastate Travel Restrictions
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) notes today’s announcement by the WA Premier Mark McGowan regarding the introduction of further restrictions on travel within the State from midnight Tuesday, to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19.
The new restrictions will mean that Western Australians will not be permitted to leave their regional boundary. The regional boundaries mirror those of the regional development commissions, however, due to their close proximity, the Perth and Peel regions will combine into one region.
It is advised that exemptions will apply in circumstances including employment purposes; medical or veterinary reasons; delivery of essential services including health or emergency services; people living across regional boundaries, who may not have access to groceries or supplies immediately within their region; transport of goods; compassionate grounds; a family member has primary care responsibilities; for school, TAFE or tertiary study reasons; to escape domestic violence or due to an emergency.
RWWA is working with the State Government to confirm if these new restrictions will have any impact on the Western Australian racing industry, specifically in relation to industry participants as well as race day officials and staff crossing regional boundaries for the purposes of attending race meetings and trials.
Any updates regarding this matter will be communicated with industry in due course.