❓ Mrs. Hayden questions the Premier on the rationale behind COVID-19 restrictions differentiating between seated and standing patrons in hospitality venues. The Premier defends the decision based on health advice accepted nationally.
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351. Mrs A.K. HAYDEN to the Premier:
Can the Premier please explain to
the small businesses of Western Australia why 20 people sitting down for a meal
for half an hour is safer from a social-distancing perspective than 20 people
standing up and having a beer for half an hour in a venue?
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351. Mrs A.K. HAYDEN to the Premier:
Can the Premier please explain to
the small businesses of Western Australia why 20 people sitting down for a meal
for half an hour is safer from a social-distancing perspective than 20 people
standing up and having a beer for half an hour in a venue?
AnswerView source ↗
Obviously, the health advice we
received is that if we open up bars, cafes and restaurants, having people
seated is a safer environment than having them moving around. I think that is
pretty clear. That is the advice accepted by all of the states. That is the
advice provided by the Chief Health Officer of Australia and it is the advice
accepted by the Premiers of the other states, including the Liberal Premiers.
That is the advice provided by the Chief Health Officer. I urge the member not
to politicise this.
received is that if we open up bars, cafes and restaurants, having people
seated is a safer environment than having them moving around. I think that is
pretty clear. That is the advice accepted by all of the states. That is the
advice provided by the Chief Health Officer of Australia and it is the advice
accepted by the Premiers of the other states, including the Liberal Premiers.
That is the advice provided by the Chief Health Officer. I urge the member not
to politicise this.
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