The Victorian Government has announced that metropolitan Melbourne will move to the Second Step in the roadmap for reopening from 11:59pm on Sunday 27 September.
This Step will see the curfew lift in Metropolitan Melbourne from 5am on Monday 28 September. There will be higher on the spot fines for breaching rules about visitors to your home and outdoor gatherings.
There are still only 4 reasons to leave your home:
There are still only 4 reasons to leave your home:
- shopping for food and essential items
- exercise and outdoor activity
- permitted work and study,
- and caregiving.
What is changing?
A reduction in the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Melbourne in recent weeks has occurred faster than predicted, allowing for some small changes:Education and childcare
- Childcare is open to all children.
- All primary school students, VCE and VCAL students (including Year 10 students in VCE) and specialist school students will return to their schools for learning from October 12.
- Religious gatherings and ceremonies can take place outdoors with 5 people and 1 faith leader next to a place of worship.
- Weddings can take place outdoor with a maximum of 5 attendees including the couple and two witnesses. The celebrant is not included in the group of 5.
- A person may now attend the resting place (a cemetery or columbarium) of a deceased relative for remembering a key milestone (e.g birthday, death anniversary etc). The 5km rule does not apply, but you must stay within metropolitan Melbourne. Gathering limits of 5 people from 2 households apply.
- Public gatherings of up to 5 people from a maximum of 2 households can meet outdoors for social interaction, exercise or recreation (infants under 12 months of age are not included in the cap) for a maximum of 2 hours within 5 km of their home.
Shopping and services
- Families and households are able to shop together, but only once a day.
- Real estate inspections are allowed at a residential property or display home with one agent and one prospective purchaser plus one person from an existing household or intimate partner.
- Non-urgent dental services can resume.
Face masks
- You will now be required to wear a face mask whenever you leave home, covering your nose and mouth. Face coverings such as a scarf, bandana or face shield are no longer permitted.
The Victorian Government has announced that metropolitan Melbourne will move to the Third Step as soon as the 14 day daily average of new cases is less than five, with movement between steps spaced at least 3 weeks apart. The October 26 date no longer applies.
Read more details on what is allowed under the new restrictions
Read the full 27/9 Statement from Premier Daniel Andrews
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Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)
Address: Level 3, 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: (03) 7005 1267
Email: contact@vmc.vic.gov.au
Read the full 27/9 Statement from Premier Daniel Andrews
MORE:
Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)
Address: Level 3, 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: (03) 7005 1267
Email: contact@vmc.vic.gov.au
Website: www.multicultural.vic.gov.au