Further easing of COVIDSafe setting restrictions

8 July 2021

Further easing of COVIDSafe setting restrictions in Victoria come into effect Thursday, 8 July from 11:59pm. 

Restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne will be brought into line with regional Victoria, meaning all automotive business workplaces in Victoria can continue to operate subject to statewide COVIDSafe settings.

Face coverings must continue to be carried at all times, however will no longer be required to be worn indoors in workplaces that are not public-facing (e.g. office work, workshops), or if an exception applies. Face coverings remain recommended outdoors where 1.5 metres physical distancing is unable to be maintained.

The electronic record-keeping requirements through the Victorian Government QR Code Service will continue to apply. Using the service remains compulsory for almost all Victorian workplaces, with businesses required to take reasonable steps to ensure that all customers, visitors and employees check-in, regardless of the time they stay at the premises. Where a person does not have access to a device (e.g. smartphone) the workplace needs to make reasonable efforts to provide access (e.g. iPad), check-in on their behalf (i.e. Service Victoria Kiosk check-in), or if otherwise impractical, use an alternative record-keeping method (including paper and pen).

VACC recommends that changes to restriction levels provide a good opportunity to review COVIDSafe Plans. Members are encouraged to contact the VACC OHSE Unit for any further information or help, including in relation to their COVIDSafe Plan obligations.

For more information
VACC: Member bulletin
Victorian Government: Table of restrictions