South Australia<\/a><\/em><\/strong> announced the return of bars, clubs and gaming rooms as well as casinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe announcement from the Western Australian government means major sports will be able to return, and entertainment venues will be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Casinos gaming floors will be permitted to reopen with regular cleaning and safety measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another change will be for local food and beverage outlets that will no longer need to require registers of customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The state expects to move into phase 5 on July 18, at which stage venues will be able to operate at full capacity and there will be no longer be a rule of 2 square metres per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opening of borders with other states to allow travel without restrictions or quarantine requirements will not be permitted until the following phase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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