Tas Premier Gutwein just announced in a press conference (AKA a "presser") that NSW will go into the Tas 'low risk' category from 6 November, meaning no quarantine required on arrival from there.
He also gave the Tas definition of 'low risk jurisdiction' - less than 5
unexplained community transferred cases in 28 days.
The public messaging / reminders of COVID-safe practices has been considerably increased in the past few days, after borders to ACT, WA, QLD, SA and ACT opened yesterday.
CHO Dr Veitch went through what's being done about preparedness, case surveillance etc. Testing in Tas currently low - lowest for months. He noted that people were more relaxed in their behaviours at the moment (I think, as is appropriate under the circumstances).
Made the sensible observation that if there is a case in someone from, say, SA, it is very likely to first occur in SA, not someone from SA who has arrived in Tas. One of the few comments not designed to scare people that I've heard from him.
Asked about opening to Victoria - gave definition for low risk jurisdiction above. No distinction between mero and regional Victoria; says going for simplicity and conservative. BUT if Vic somehow can't reach the Tas hurdle, then they may look at Local Government Area breakdowns, which is useful.
I think Dr Veitch's attitude has changed a bit from the last time I listened to him, about a month ago (when we were still 2 months into no cases). Less invoking of frightening scenarios, less stonewalling on questions etc, more optimistic. Hopefully that reflects greater confidence of his in the background processes and responses, so he and his advice can be more relaxed. He said he personally has been going around to see if venues etc are collecting contact info when they are supposed to - not as good as he wanted. Asked why this collection isn't mandatory and sanctions applied for no compliance. Conceded that it probably should have been mandated. Looking at how it could be mandated. Should have done this before they opened the borders!