COVID-19 coronavirus: State of Emergency Declarations

The Government of Western Australia has declared a State of Emergency and a Public Health Emergency in response to COVID-19 coronavirus.

Message from the State Emergency Coordinator, Commissioner of WA Police, regarding COVID-19.

WA’s borders are now closed, travellers are not able to enter Western Australia unless exempt, exemptions are specified in the directions.

Advice on travelling to and around Western Australia.

Travel within WA has been restricted, this applies to travel between regional areas, including additional restrictions for Goldfields-Esperance, remote Aboriginal communities and the Kimberley. Exemptions are specified in the relevant directions.

Directions to close specific business and community activities. Affected activities are specified in the directions.

• Business and industry advice
• Community advice
• Advice for schools and education sector
• Advice for families with children

Directions relating to self-isolation and quarantine to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Directions for COVID-19 testing and other health requirements under the Public Health Act 2016 (WA).

Health professionals advice

Any other direction relating to the Emergency Management Act 2005 (WA).

We understand there is considerable public concern. We are taking the situation very seriously and implementing measures to protect the community and minimise potential impacts of COVID-19. Western Australians should be reassured we have the ability and capability to respond and recover from a pandemic situation.

COVID-19 coronavirus: Western Australian Government response

Revoked or superseded directions 

Revoked and superseded COVID-19 coronavirus State of Emergency Declarations and Directions.