From 11:59pm Wednesday 17 February 2021, circuit breaker restrictions will be eased with the following applying:
- No restriction on reasons to leave home but stay safe. The 5km limit is no longer in place.
- Up to 20 people can gather outdoors from any number of households, infants under 12 months are not included in the cap.
- Up to 5 visitors can visit a home in a day (infants under 12 months are not counted in the cap). Visitors may be from any number of households and may visit either together or separately. Front and backyards are considered part of the home.
- Workers may attend onsite as required. On-site office work capped at no more than 50 per cent of a workforce on-site (both public and private sectors). All workplaces with onsite workers require a COVIDSafe Plan.
- Restaurants and retail can reopen, however density quotient of 1 per 2sqm for indoor and outdoor hospitality venues apply. Up to 25 patrons are permitted in a venue before the density quotient applies.
- Hairdressing, beauty and personal care services: Density quotient of 1 per 2sqm applies, when using electronic record keeping.
- All Victorians must wear a fitted face mask indoors except when in your own home. Masks will also be required outside if you can’t physically distance from others.
A media release and further details of industry restrictions can be found on the Victorian Premier’s website.
Businesses can now call a Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15 for the latest information on the COVID-19 response, how this affects businesses, how to keep their workplace safe and advice on how to plan for emerging situations and anticipate likely developments. Our Advice Line operators can also provide information about support services and financial assistance that may be available.
If you need more support contact our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team:
For information and assistance on any aspect of your employment obligations, the Victorian Chamber Workplace Relations Advice Line can help.
