Know your rights as Australia goes into stage three shutdown

What are your rights as Australia goes into stage three lockdown and authorities begin enforcing stricter social distancing restrictions?

Victorian Government ads on coronavirus-related stage 3 restrictions as seen in Melbourne CBD

Victorian Government ads on coronavirus-related stage 3 restrictions as seen in Melbourne CBD Source: SBS Greek

Rights groups have called for Australians to understand their rights as social distancing restrictions ramp up and new penalties are introduced to enforce them.

The message from authorities is don't leave your home unless absolutely necessary - that means going to work or school if you can't do it remotely, buying essentials, seeking medical care or exercise.

Indoor and outdoor gatherings have been restricted to two people as of Tuesday as part of further efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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By Tom Stayner.
Presented by Zoe Thomaidou

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