Premier Gladys Berejiklian thanked the patience of border communities and said the NSW Government was pleased to make these changes given the reduced risk of community transmission in regional Victoria.
“We are working hard to reduce the angst and frustration caused by this border closure,” Ms Berejiklian said.
Deputy Premier John Barilaro said making adjustments to restrictions will provide more freedom to those living on both sides of the southern border.
“Last week I travelled to the southern border town of Albury-Wodonga to meet with business owners and families along with the education, health, construction, and social services industries who have been disaffected by the border closure,” Mr Barilaro said.
“In listening to the community it was immediately clear that we needed to make some changes, which included extending mobility within the 50 kilometre border region.”
The new permit allows a resident within the border region to enter NSW for the following:
- To obtain necessary goods or services;
- For care or other compassionate reasons; and
- To attend work or obtain educational services.
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