* From August 21, people in communities close to the Victoria-South Australia border will no longer be allowed to freely cross for work, school or for shopping. They will need to meet current requirements to be deemed an essential traveller.

* COVID-19 marshals will be appointed in pubs, restaurants, cafes and other venues including places of worship, gyms and shopping centres to ensure people are complying with virus safety measures including social distance and hand hygiene.

* New rules are set to apply to aged care facilities to deal with staff working across multiple sites. The use of masks will also be increased.

* Restrictions on family gatherings are to be relaxed. The number of people allowed in a private home will be increased from 10 to 20. Larger private gatherings in other venues will be limited to 100 people.

Australian Associated Press