COVID-19: Legal information
There are a range of State and Commonwealth government emergency management rules and restrictions in place in Western Australia in response to the threat of COVID-19.
These rules impose restrictions on travel, gatherings, events and activities in the community and impose conditions on how some businesses may open and operate.
As it is a criminal offence to breach these rules, it is important to understand them and know what is allowed and what is prohibited.
Further, a range of legal problems have emerged following the roll-out of these measures, which you may need help with.
Legal Aid WA has created legal information to help you understand the COVID-19 rules and respond to some of the legal issues you may now be facing.
Applying for restraining orders
- COVID-19: Changes to the ways you can apply for an FVRO
- COVID-19: Changes to the way you can apply for a VRO
Government restrictions, criminal offences and family law impacts
- COVID-19: Testing, isolation and close contact rules
- COVID-19: Prohibited gatherings and activities
- COVID-19: Travel restrictions
- COVID-19: Parenting arrangements and regional travel restrictions
- COVID-19: G2G PASS - digital travel app
- COVID-19: Criminal offences
- COVID-19: Co-parenting
- COVID-19: Vaccinations for children
- COVID-19: Supporting children
Employment, renting, immigration and finances
- COVID-19: Mandatory vaccination and work
- COVID-19: Employment
- COVID-19: Tenancy
- COVID-19: Financial Hardship
- COVID-19: Immigration
Government information about the rules and restrictions, as well as health advice
- WA government COVID-19 updates
- WA government Department of Health COVID-19 information
- Australian government Department of Health COVID-19 health alert
- Australian government Department of Home Affairs COVID-19 and the Australian border alert
- Australian government SmartTraveller advice on COVID-19
Reviewed: 20 May 2020