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 and activities in the community, require the closure of some businesses and events 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.
For information about the new processes for applying online for a Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) or Violence Restraining Order (VRO) see:
- COVID-19: Changes to the ways you can apply for an FVRO
- COVID-19: Changes to the way you can apply for a VRO
For information about government restrictions and criminal and family law consequences see:
- COVID-19: Self-isolation 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: Supporting children
For information about other legal issues during COVID-19 see:
Find information about employment law issues here:
Find Government information about the rules and restrictions, as well as health advice, here:
- 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
- SmartTraveller advice on COVID-19
Reviewed: 20 May 2020