Guide to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and lockdown, Sydney, New South Wales and Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2020-2022

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Created: January 2023

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Unused passenger luggage trolleys on Level 2B car park during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport international terminal, Sydney, New South Wales, 22 March, 2020 (Item PIC/21119/1)

The COVID-19 pandemic had a marked effect on interstate and international travel, resulting in closed borders.

Gladys Berejiklian, Premier of New South Wales, stands alone at The Cenotaph to commemorate Anzac Day, Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, 25 April, 2020 (Item PIC/21119/2)

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown restrictions - including social distancing and stay-at-home orders - the normally crowded and popular ANZAC Day event was attended soley by the NSW Premier, whose speech was then live-streamed into Australian homes.

Australian Army Corporal Al-Khazraji of the ADF (Australian Defence Force) paying his respects on ANZAC Day at The Cenotaph war memorial, Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, 25 April, 2020 (Item PIC/21119/3)

The popular and normally crowded annual event was empty for the 2020 ceremony due to the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and stay-at-home orders.

The normally busy Jetstar and Virgin Australia departures terminal at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport looking empty and deserted during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown restrictions, 2020 (Item PIC/21119/4)

The COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown restrictions saw numerous domestic and international flights cancelled and airlines grounded. State and international borders were also closed to air travel during the height of the pandemic. A sign showing social distancing requirements hangs from the ceiling of the terminal.

A roadside billboard with a COVID-19 social distancing health advisory warning on Joyce Drive near Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020 (Item PIC/21119/5)

A billposter at a bus stop promoting the support of local businesses during the coronavirus as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales, 12 October, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/6)

Australian society returns to normal as the pandemic and its effects subside.

Welfare recipients queue outside a Centrelink social security office on Hollywood Avenue at Ebley Street, Bondi Junction, New South Wales, 12 October, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/7)

All visitors were required to wear contagion facemasks and sign into the Centrelink office with a 'QR Code' showing their vaccination status on mobile phones during the coronavirus pandemic. Many Australian workers were forced onto Centrelink and government 'Job Seeker' and 'Job Keeper' payments to retain their standard of living during the pandemic.

Police presence at the beginning of the protest route during the 'Reclaim the Line' coronavirus anti-lockdown protest march, Hyde Park on Elizabeth Street and Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 12 December, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/8)

The protesters are pictured at the start of the protest route next to St James Station, Sydney, New South Wales.

Protesters standing in front of NSW Parliament House during the 'Declare Your Rights' anti-vaccination rally, protest opposite Sydney residents queuing at a COVID-19 testing facility, Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 16 December, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/9)

The event commenced at Parliament House on Macquarie Street with a march across Sydney Harbour Bridge to descend on Kirribilli House, the Prime Minister's residence in Sydney.

A protestor placing objection notices under the door at the main entrance of the Supreme Court of New South Wales building during the 'Velvet Revolution' protest, held to demonstrate against COVID-19 restrictions and vaccinations, 18 December, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/10)

The 'Velvet Revolution' protest was held to demonstrate against COVID-19 restrictions and vaccinations. Protesters marched from Hyde Park to Parliament House, then to the NSW Supreme Court and Government House. Event organisers stated their aim was to take control of Australia's parliament and judicial system.

COVID-19 warning signs and safety barriers at an Amcal pharmacy, international departures terminal, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney, New South Wales, 21 March, 2020 (Item PIC/21119/11)

The chemist had placed the barrier and warnings at the store entrance to ask airline passengers who had just arrived into Australia to adhere to 'social distancing' rules to reduce the risk of spreading the Coronavirus.

George Street looking empty and deserted, seen from the Queen Victoria Building north, during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown, Sydney, New South Wales, 26 April, 2020 (Item PIC/21119/12)

The lockdown included stay-at-home and work-from-home orders.

New South Wales Police arrest a protester on George Street at Sydney Town Hall during the 'World Wide Freedom Day Rally' to protest harsh COVID-19 coronavirus social restrictions, Sydney New South Wales, 24 July, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/13)

Government officials claim attendee numbers were 3500 protestors and 400 police, but crowd sizes were considered far larger. The event differed to previous Sydney Freedom Day Rallies as this event occurred during a lockdown with stay-at-home orders.

A line of New South Wales Police at Sydney Town Hall on George Street, during the 'World Wide Freedom Day Rally' in Sydney, New South Wales, 24 July, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/14)

A crowd of thousands attend the 'World Wide Freedom Day Rally' in Sydney, New South Wales, to protest harsh coronavirus social restrictions. Government officials claim attendee numbers were 3500 protestors and 400 police, but crowd sizes were considered far larger. The event differed to previous Sydney Freedom Day Rallies as this event occurred during a lockdown with stay-at-home and mask-wearing orders. 

Protesters on the awning of Woolworths on George Street opposite Sydney Town Hall during the 'World Wide Freedom Day Rally' to protest harsh coronavirus restrictions, Sydney, New South Wales, 24 July, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/15)

Thousands attended the 'World Wide Freedom Day Rally' in Sydney to protest harsh coronavirus restrictions.

Protesters and police clash on George Street near Sydney Town Hall during the 'World Wide Freedom Day Rally' to protest harsh coronavirus restrictions, 24 July, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/16)

Thousands attend the 'World Wide Freedom Day Rally' in Sydney to protest harsh coronavirus restrictions. Government officials claim attendee numbers were 3500 protestors and 400 police, but crowd sizes were considered far larger. The event differed to previous Sydney Freedom Day Rallies as this event occurred during a lockdown with stay-at-home orders.

An arrested man sits on Park Street at Sydney Town Hall after starting a firetwirling performance as a crowd of thousands decend for the 'World Wide Freedom Day Rally', Sydney, New South Wales, 24 July, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/17)

A crowd of thousands decended on the 'World Wide Freedom Day Rally' in Sydney to protest harsh coronavirus social restrictions

A roadside billboard with a COVID-19 alcohol health warning on General Holmes Drive, looking south near Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, Mascot, New South Wales, 10 October, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/18)

Residents queue at a COVID-19 testing clinic opposite NSW Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 16 December, 2021 (Item PIC/21119/19)

The event commenced at Parliament House on Macquarie Street with a march across Sydney Harbour Bridge to descend on Kirribilli House, the Prime Minister's residence in Sydney, New South Wales.

Protesters during the 'Convoy to Canberra', coronavirus anti-vaccine mandate protest, held on the lawns of Federation Mall, Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, February, 2022 (Item PIC/21119/20)

The 'Convoy to Canberra' coronavirus restrictions protest was held on the lawns of Federation Mall at Capital Hill between Old Parliament House and New Parliament House in Canberra, Australia's political capital. The event commenced in early February 2022 with organizers saying it would be a multi-day protest to attract large audiences over the course of the event. 

A protestor with a 'Red Ensign' Australian flag at New Parliament House during the 'Convoy to Canberra' anti-vaccine mandate protest, held on the lawns of Federation Mall, Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, February, 2022 (Item PIC/21119/21)

The 'Convoy to Canberra' coronavirus restrictions protest was held on the lawns of Federation Mall at Capital Hill between Old Parliament House and New Parliament House in Canberra, Australia's political capital. The event commenced in early February 2022 with organizers saying it would be a multi-day protest to attract large audiences over the course of the event. 

Tony Nikolic, John Larter, Craig Kelly, Cindy Roberts, Glenda Merritt and Graham Hood outside New Parliament House during the 'Convoy to Canberra' anti-vaccine mandate protest held on the lawns of Federation Mall, Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, February, 2022 (Item PIC/21119/22)

Left to right: Tony Nikolic, John Larter, Craig Kelly, Widjabul woman Cindy Roberts, Ngunnawal elder Glenda Merritt and Graham Hood.

Protestors at New Parliament House during the 'Convoy to Canberra' anti-vaccine mandate protest, held on the lawns of Federation Mall, Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, February, 2022 (Item PIC/21119/23)

An 'Australian Donald Trump' impersonator on the lawns of New Parliament House during the 'Convoy to Canberra' anti-vaccine mandate protest, Federation Mall, Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, February, 2022 (Item PIC/21119/24)

The 'Convoy to Canberra' coronavirus restrictions protest was held on the lawns of Federation Mall at Capital Hill between Old Parliament House and New Parliament House in Canberra, Australia's political capital. The event commenced in early February 2022 with organisers saying it would be a multi-day protest to attract large audiences over the course of the event.


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