Over the weekend, the NSW Government announced new changes to restrictions that apply to Greater Sydney.

The refrigeration and air conditioning industry falls under the category of “repairs, maintenance, and cleaning” with the following relevant to technicians that wish to carrying out work:

Critical repairs, maintenance and cleaning

To reduce the risks associated with mobile workers, restrictions apply to services provided to residential premises in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour.

From Sunday 18 July 2021, services cannot be provided to a residential premises for

• repairs
• maintenance
• cleaning.

Repairs, maintenance or cleaning services are allowed only if urgently required for

• the health, safety or security of the premises or members of the household or
• because of an emergency.

Any repairs, maintenance or cleaning that can be delayed should be rearranged.

You must not allow a worker to enter your home to provide these services.

From Sunday 18 July 2021, it is not a reasonable excuse to leave your home in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour to provide these services.

Rules for leaving home
Travelling by car

You may only travel in a car with other people that you live with, unless it is for

• an emergency
• a compassionate reason
• to provide care or assistance to a vulnerable person
• the car is being used as a taxi or rideshare.

If you use a vehicle for work, you are allowed to share the car with a person (ONE) you do not live with (carpool) if it is required for your work (for example, if you are a police officer working in a team of 2 people).

Find out more here.