Coronavirus: Lockdown restrictions extended in Victoria

1 September 2021

Lockdown restrictions in place throughout Victoria will be extended until 70 percent of Victorians have had at least one dose of vaccine, which is expected to be on or around 23 September 2021.

As part of the announcement, the Victorian Premier released an updated Table of restrictions outlining the only change, being the partial re-opening of outdoor playgrounds.

Accordingly, throughout Victoria, there remain five reasons for people to leave their home:

• getting necessary goods or services
• care or other compassionate reasons
• exercise (up to two hours per day)
• authorised work and permitted education if it can’t be done from home
• to get vaccinated at the nearest possible location (and other specified reasons).

Face masks continue to be worn indoors and outdoors. Additionally, authorised workers continue to be required to carry permits when working, and when travelling for work. Members are advised to review Work Permits they have issued, and update as required to reflect the extension of the lockdown beyond 2 September 2021. 

A related member-bulletin, which includes FAQs, has been distributed and is available on the VACC website.

Useful links
VACC: Bulletins
Victorian Government: Table of restrictions