BUYERS will have to wait a while longer to buy stock in person at some of the region's saleyards because of restrictions implemented due to the pandemic.
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Despite the state government easing restrictions surrounding gyms and massage parlours on Tuesday, saleyards managed by AAM Investment Group's Regional Livestock Exchange (RLX) division, which includes Tamworth, will continue to adhere to the existing restrictions.
It means only accredited buyers, stock agents and saleyard employees can access the facility.
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AAM CEO Tim Gallagher said the organisation was working on a plan to allow the public back in.
"The wellbeing of those on site is our first and foremost consideration," Mr Gallagher said.
"We want to make it very clear vendors can inspect livestock prior to the commencement of sales, but this must be done in accordance with the government-led social distancing requirements which remain in place.
"Immediately prior to the commencement of a sale, buyers' walkways and galleries must be cleared for accredited buyers who can participate in sales from these locations in numbers that do not breach an individual site's social distancing obligations.
"For others wanting to view sales, they can remain on site and access dedicated viewing areas, which has worked extremely well over the course of recent months."
The move comes after NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall announced on Monday sales could continue without restrictions.
"Despite government exemptions, many individual saleyards have sought to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by implementing specific measures, such as limiting access and keeping records of attendees," Mr Marshall said.
"I am appealing to the state's saleyard operators to exercise common sense when conducting auctions and sales to ensure all vendors and buyers get a fair go."