Australians Mark Easter Long Weekend In Coronavirus Lockdown

A sign reads the iconic Bondi to Bronte coastal walk is closed. The walk was closed due to the public ignoring beach closures and social distancing rules on April 11, 2020, on April 10, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. Australians have been urged to avoid all unnecessary travel over the Easter long weekend as the nation continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Government has closed all non-essential business and implemented strict social distancing rules, while public gatherings are now limited to two people. New South Wales and Victoria have also enacted additional lockdown measures to allow police the power to fine people who breach the two-person outdoor gathering limit or leave their homes without a reasonable excuse. Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have all closed their borders to non-essential travellers and international arrivals into Australia are being sent to mandatory quarantine in hotels for 14 days.