Changes to COVID-19 restrictions for Victoria from tonight

Restrictions in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne will ease from 11.59pm tonight (Thursday 24 June), and changes will remain in place for at least two weeks. Read the full announcement here.   Updated table of restrictions   Summary of changes to restrictions for regional Victoria Work from home requirement removed. Retail: Density quotient of 1…

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Victorian Events Support Package

The Victorian Government has announced details of the Victorian Events Support Package dedicated to supporting event organisers, hosts and suppliers as they manage the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and current restrictions. The package forms part of the more than $500 million in business support offered in response to the restrictions announced on Thursday…

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Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions | COVID-19 tests for metro Melbourne travel to Alpine Resorts | QR Codes | Support for businesses

With restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne set to ease from 11:59pm tonight, we’ve summarised the changes plus other important information below. The Victorian Government has announced the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions from 11.59pm Thursday 17 June. For a detailed overview of the changes, and their implications for the tourism sector, see the updated Table of…

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Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions & Compulsory QR Code Check-ins for Workplaces

The Victorian Government has announced an easing of COVID-19 restrictions from 11.59pm Thursday 10 June. For a detailed overview of the changes, and their implications for the tourism sector, see the updated Table of Restrictions.     Changes to restrictions in regional Victoria from 11.59pm Thursday 10 June:  Public outdoor gatherings will be limited to 20…

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Circuit Breaker Business Support Package

The Victorian Government has launched a $250 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package. Read the full statement here. Support is available to small to medium businesses and sole traders affected by current circuit breaker restrictions, including operators in the hospitality, retail, events and creative industries.   1. Business Costs Assistance Program  The program provides $2,500…

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COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Restrictions for Victoria from 11:59pm, 27 May

Following the Victorian Government’s recent announcement regarding Victoria moving to circuit breaker restrictions from 11:59pm tonight, Tourism North East is reviewing all current marketing activity and will adjust any travel messages to reflect the current restrictions. Please familiarise yourself with the circuit breaker restrictions including the five reasons to leave home, masks mandatory everywhere outside…

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Record keeping for contact tracing – important changes effective 28 May

Updated 13 May 2021   From 28 May 2021, all venues and facilities required to undertake electronic record keeping must use the Victorian Government QR Code Service through the Service Victoria app. On the spot fines apply to businesses not adhering to QR Code requirements. To find out more about the Victorian Government QR Code service…

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