Further easing of COVID-19 restrictions from 29 October

25 October 2021

The Victorian Premier has announced that a further easing of restrictions will occur from Friday, 29 October 2021 at 6pm – as the 80 percent (16 years and over) double dose vaccination target is reached.

From Friday, 29 October 2021:

• Metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria will be on the same level of restrictions, meaning that the travel limitation will be removed
• Masks will no longer be required outdoors but will remain mandatory indoors
• All automotive businesses will be able to operate, subject to the COVIDSafe settings.

As part of the announcement, the Victorian Premier foreshadowed that under a revised ‘Roadmap’ – a further significant easing of restrictions in line with Phase D of the National Plan will occur when Victoria hits the 90 percent double dose (12 years and over) target, with a current indicative date of Wednesday, 24 November 2021.

For more details, members can refer to the Workplace Relations member Bulletin, Victorian Premier announces a further easing of restrictions from 6pm, 29 October 2021. Access all Workplace Relations Bulletins here.

Members are encouraged to contact the VACC OHSE Unit for any further information or assistance, including in relation to their COVIDSafe Plan obligations on 03 9829 1265. VACC will provide a further update once the Directions giving effect to this announcement have been issued. In the interim, members seeking further advice or assistance are encouraged to contact VACC’s Workplace Relations team on 03 9829 1123 or ir@vacc.com.au.