Covid restrictions in NSW won't ease before Australia Day to avoid super-spreading events

Gladys Berejiklian will consider changes next week, after 26 January, if case numbers remain low and testing levels improve

Restrictions in New South Wales won’t be eased by Australia Day, amid concerns of “super-spreading events”.

The state’s premier, Gladys Berejiklian, flagged on Wednesday she would consider easing restrictions next week if case numbers remained low, but has clarified it won’t happen until after 26 January.