Cut through the noise by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox The government has told shoppers they are expected to wear masks even after the legal requirement ends on 'Freedom Day'.
New guidance has been published on workplace safety for when most restrictions end on Monday (July 19). But the document has been described as a 'real mess' by union leaders who say the government has not consulted with them.
The guidance says the government 'expects and recommends' masks be worn by workers and customers in crowded, enclosed spaces as the work from home order ends.
Table service is recommended to continue in bars, while pubs, restaurants and nightclubs are encouraged to check vaccine and testing status as a condition of
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