Beauty Businesses Restrictions & Changes in Australia - Monday 18 May 2020

Beauty Businesses Restrictions & Changes in Australia

Summary Of Beauty Services restrictions, and changes State By State - 18/5/2020

I originally did this research for my personal reference, however I have decided to publish the summary on my blog for others for quick reference.  If you are in the beauty industry and looking for information specific to your state you may find this useful.  I have curated the following information from the Australian state governments websites. As the changes are occuring day to day, week to week, I have included the links to each state's  government information website for you reference.

NORTHERN TERRITORY

https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/steps-to-restart/roadmap-new-normal

Friday 15th May
Operate or attend a beauty therapy salon for (non facial) services, such as nails, massage and tanning.

Friday 5th June
Operate and access all previously restricted services at a place that provides beauty therapy and/or cosmetic services including facial care.

Support for Business: https://coronavirus.nt.gov.au/community-advice/business

QUEENSLAND

https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/government-actions/roadmap-to-easing-queenslands-restrictions

Friday 15th May
10 people permitted at any one time for Beauty therapy and nail salons (with COVID SAFE Checklist)

Friday 12th June
20 people permitted at any one time for beauty therapy, nail salons, tanning, tattoo parlours and spas (with COVID Safe Checklist)

Friday 10th July
A maximum of 100 people will be permitted for beauty therapy, tanning, nail salons and spas, tattoo parlours and non-therapeutic massage parlours.

Covid Safe Checklist for Beauty Therapists and Nail Salons:
https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/127236/COVID-Safe-Checklist-Beauty-Salons.pdf

Support for Business: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/

Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program 

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/covid-19-coronavirus-wa-roadmap

Phase 3 – will be finalised in the coming weeks - NO DATE ADVISED
Phase 3 is expected to include: beauty therapy and personal care services

All businesses are required to mitigate the risks of COVID-19. To reopen, businesses need to:

- ensure a maximum of 20 people per venue (excluding staff)
- comply with conditions outlined in the COVID Safety Guidelines — please read these before completing your plan
- complete a COVID Safety Plan
- display a COVID Safety Plan Certificate in a visible location on the premises — this is included in the plan
- maintain a minimum of 4 square metres per person
- maintain hygiene and frequent cleaning
- maintain attendance records of patrons for contact tracing
- carefully manage waiting areas to ensure social distancing.

COVID Safety Guidelines: https://www.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/COVID-Safety-Guidelines.pdf

COVID Safety Plan: https://www.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/COVID-19-Safety-Plan-Other-Business-Pack.pdf

Check with your local council if you are permitted to retail beauty products.

Support for business: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/covid-19-coronavirus-support-business

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery

Hairdressers and barbers can remain open provided the total number of persons present does not exceed one person per 4 square metres.

The following businesses are closed:

Beauty salons
Nail salons
Tattoo parlours
Beauty therapy or body modification services
Saunas, bathhouses and wellness centres
Spas and massage parlours

Stage one does not include beauty therapists. Stage two restrictions and services to be advised.

Update: Beauty, nails, tattoo, massage to re-open from 5th June, 2020
Roadmap for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions (PDF, 65.2 KB) - 20 May 2020

Check with your local council if you are permitted to retail beauty products.

Support for business: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/business-and-work/support-for-businesses

NEW SOUTH WALES

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/businesses-and-employment/services-open-for-business


UPDATE: 25/5/2020

Beauty and nail services can recommence June 1,2020


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Beauty, nail, tanning and waxing salons and spas are closed except for selling goods and gift vouchers (including for services redeemable at a later date).

Any business that wants to provide mobile services:
- must comply with all relevant laws, including work, health and safety and public health laws
local council and planning requirements
- ensure physical distancing at all times
- maintain good hand hygiene at all times
- take extra care when visiting those over 70 or those with a pre-existing condition (consider using the available outdoor areas).

Above all, do not visit even if you have the mildest symptoms.

Salons

Spas, nail salons, beauty salons, waxing salons and tanning salons cannot provide services, however they can sell their products. This applies to any business premises, regardless of whether it operates in a retail outlet or in a private home. The 4 square metre rule must also be complied with.

Hairdressers and barbers

The 4 square metre rule applies within the premises and personal contact with the customer should be minimised. Either go to the hairdresser or barber alone or with one other person.

Mobile services

Any business providing mobile services must comply with all relevant laws, including work, health and safety and public health laws, as well as local council and planning requirements.

Personal services businesses

Massage parlours and tattoo parlours cannot provide services, however they can sell their products. This applies to any business premises, regardless of whether it operates in a retail outlet or in a private home.

Start preparing now for staff to return to a safe, healthy and hygienic work environment.


Get your workplace COVID safe and staff ready: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/businesses-and-employment/make-your-workplace-covid-safe

There are simple ways of giving your customers the confidence to shop safely in your store.

Make your retail space COVID safe: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/businesses-and-employment/how-to-make-your-retail-space-covid-safe

NSW small businesses struggling with the COVID-19 shutdown will receive grants of up to $10,000 under a new assistance scheme.

$10,000 grants for small business: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-small-business-covid-19-support-grant

Support for Business: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/businesses-and-employment/financial-assistance-for-business-and-employers/grants-and-loans

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/businesses-and-employment/financial-assistance-for-business-and-employers

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY


 UPDATE: 27/5/2020
ACT Beauty Services to re-open May 30th! 

Personal Service Industries
Beauty therapy businesses, including nail salons, tanning and waxing services, day spas (including massage) and tattoo businesses can reopen from 11:59pm on Friday 29 May. These businesses must complete a COVID Safe plan, observe strict hand hygiene requirements and ensure physical distancing as much as possible.  Businesses cannot exceed one person per four square metres including staff.  These businesses should also keep a record of their customers to support faster contact tracing. https://www.cmtedd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases/barr/2020/canberras-recovery-plan-supporting-our-community-and-our-economy

Restrictions

Beauty salons (tanning, waxing, nail services) - closed
Tattoo and body modification parlours - closed
Massage (non-therapeutic) - closed
Saunas/bath/spas - closed

Support For Business:

A range of supports are available for businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, see the Economic Survival package for more information.

VICTORIA

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/shopping-retail-and-food-coronavirus

UPDATE 25/5/2020

Beauty therapy, tanning, waxing, nail salons, spas, tattoo parlours and massage parlours can now open with up to 20 patrons – the four square metre rule will apply to the publicly accessible parts of the venue, and a distance of 1.5metre should be maintained between customers.
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/shopping-and-retail-restrictions-covid-19


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Stage 3 restrictions are now in place

Restricted retail facilities include beauty & personal care - must not operate during a restricted activity period.

Businesses providing personal care services where there is close contact must remain closed.
This includes the following businesses:

-beauty therapy, spray-tanning, waxing and nail salons
-spa and massage services providing relaxation massages as distinct from therapeutic or remedial massage
-tattoo and piercing services
-spas and massage parlours providing relaxation massages as distinct from therapeutic or remedial massage

This restriction does not prevent the provision of any health or allied health services.

Can I still use a barber or hairdresser?
Yes, but the hairdresser or barber will be required to take your name and contact details. This is to support contact tracing should it be necessary. You should check with your barber or hairdresser about the steps they have put in place to minimise risks and follow their direction.

Businesses seeking advice about whether they are affected can also call the Business Victoria coronavirus hotline on 13 22 15.

Support for Business: https://www.business.vic.gov.au/disputes-disasters-and-succession-planning/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-business-support

Victoria Business Support Fund

TASMANIA

https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/business-and-employees/business-restrictions

CLOSED - Beauty and personal care

- Day spas and massage parlours
- Spa baths, saunas, bathhouses and wellness centres
Unless one of the following is a treatment or procedure performed by a registered health practitioner within the meaning of the Health Practitioner National Law (Tasmania), the following services and premises must not operate:
- Beauty therapy, tanning, waxing, manicure or other nail treatments, ear and body piercing, tattoos, body modification and other similar services

Check with your local council if you are permitted to retail beauty products.

Support For Business: https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/business-and-employees/contacts-for-support

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