Covid-19: Ban on evictions to be linked to 5km travel restriction

The ban will only apply at a national lockdown and only if the travel restriction is 5km. Officials have told the opposition that this is to ensure some functionality in the market.

The moratorium on evictions will be linked to the five-kilometre travel restriction when it is enacted on Saturday.

Under the bill, any time a travel restriction is imposed nationally because of public health regulations from the health minister, the ban will come into place.