The majority's construction that cl 4 of the Second COVID Regulation created a blanket prohibition during the prescribed period, with cll 5 and 6 operating only after that period, applies to COVID-19 commercial lease disputes in NSW. However, the dissent's contrary construction (that cll 5 and 6 qualified cl 4 at all times) may be relevant if the issue arises in other contexts.
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