Victoria’s roadmap for reopening – How we work in regional Victoria

COVIDSafe Keep records and act

Physical distancing Avoid enclosed
principles for all Wear a face covering Practice good hygiene quickly if staff become Workforce bubbles
(1.5m) spaces
businesses unwell

Second Step Third Step Last Step COVID Normal

Trigger points for easing restrictions: the decision for easing restrictions will be considered with Public Health advice, and preconditions being in place.

When threshold met

11.59pm on 13 September 2020
Second Step commences at
11.59pm on 13 September
When threshold met
Move from Second Step to Third Step when regional
Victoria reaches <5 new cases (regional average over
last 14 days) and 0 cases with unknown source (regional
total last 14 days)
When threshold met
Move from Last Step to COVID Normal if we reach no
Move from Third Step to Last Step if we reach no new
new cases for 28 days (state-wide), no active cases
cases for 14 days (state-wide).
(state-wide) and no outbreaks of concern in other
states or territories
At least a three-week gap between changes.
At least a three-week gap between changes.

INDUSTRY, CONSUMABLES AND PERSONAL SERVICES

All businesses COVIDSAFE PLAN FOR ONSITE OPERATIONS

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density

Construction Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
quotient.

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density

Manufacturing Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
quotient.

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density

Wholesale trade & warehousing Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
quotient.

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density

Postal distribution centres Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
quotient.

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density

Supermarket and food distribution Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
quotient.

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. Return to

Offices and professional services Restricted. Employees must work from home or single site where reasonably practicable.
workplace.

Agriculture Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density

Meat and seafood processing Heavily restricted. Workforce restrictions. Restricted.
quotient.

Victoria’s “How we work” roadmap for reopening– regional Victoria

First published 5 September 2020. Updated 27 September 2020.
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Restricted. Predominantly outdoor dining with Restricted. Patron cap per space indoors. Density Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. Record keeping
Hospitality Heavily restricted. Take away only.
patron cap. Density quotient applies. quotient applies outdoors, no patron cap. requirements. No density quotient.

Permitted retail (per current Permitted

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
Workplaces list)

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density

Other retail Restricted. Open with density quotients and cleaning requirements.
quotient.

Restricted. Hairdressers open where a face

Restricted. Hairdressing and beauty/personal care
covering can be worn for the duration of
Hair and beauty services open where a face covering can be worn for the Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
service. Beauty/personal care services
duration of service.
closed.

Repairs, maintenance and cleaning Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Heavily restricted. Limited activities allowed Restricted. Limited activities allowed including
Real estate services including online auctions and private outdoor auctions (with caps) and private Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
inspections by appointment. inspections by appointment.

Mining Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Ports and freight Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

TOURISM, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, EVENTS, SPORT AND RECREATION

All businesses COVIDSAFE PLAN FOR ONSITE OPERATIONS

Accommodation Heavily restricted. For permitted purposes only. Restricted. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Tourism operators Closed. Restricted. Limited booking sizes. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Media and film production Heavily restricted. Restricted. Employees must work from home or single site where reasonably practicable. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Restricted. Employees must work from home or single site where reasonably practicable. For creative
Creative studios Closed. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
studios with classes, onsite learning allowed with density quotient and safety measures in place.

Restricted. Higher patron caps. Large events

Outdoor entertainment venues (e.g. zoos, Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density
Closed. Heavily restricted. Patron caps. treated on an individual basis based on
amusement parks, outdoor cinemas) quotient.
requirements and epidemiology at the time

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density

Museums and galleries (indoor) Closed. Heavily restricted. Patron caps.
quotient.

Victoria’s “How we work” roadmap for reopening– regional Victoria

First published 5 September 2020. Updated 27 September 2020.

Indoor entertainment venues (incl. cinemas,
performing arts and music venues)
Nightclubs and karaoke
Gaming and casinos
Adult entertainment and brothels
Professional sport and racing *
* Major events will be the subject of
additional work and further consideration.
Indoor physical recreation facilities (e.g.
gyms, fitness centres and studios)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
All organisations
Early childhood education and care
Schools
Adult education
Community facilities and libraries
Courts
Commercial passenger vehicles
Public transport
Healthcare and social assistance
Victoria’s “How we work” roadmap for reopening– regional Victoria
First published 5 September 2020. Updated 27 September 2020.
Second Step Third Step Last Step COVID Normal
Heavily restricted. Seated venues only with Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density
Closed.
patron caps. quotient.
Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density
Closed. Heavily restricted.
quotient.
Heavily restricted. Seated venues only with Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density
Closed.
patron caps. quotient.
Heavily restricted. Seated venues only with Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density
Closed.
patron caps. quotient.
Restricted. Indoor and outdoor venues open with
Restricted. No crowds. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
density quotient and patron caps.
Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
Closed. Heavily restricted. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
COVIDSAFE PLAN FOR ONSITE OPERATIONS
Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. No density quotient.
Open. Remote learning (with exemptions for permitted workers, vulnerable students and VCE/VCAL
Heavily restricted. Remote learning unless an
assessments) to continue until October 12 when all students will move to onsite learning with safety Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
exception applies for the remainder of Term 3
measures in place.
Open with a COVIDSafe Plan. Return to onsite
Restricted. Learn from home if you can.
learning.
Heavily restricted. Contactless collection and
Restricted. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
delivery only for libraries.
Heavily restricted. Urgent matters only. Restricted. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
Restricted. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
Restricted. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
Restricted. Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
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Veterinary services
Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Emergency and safety services (incl.

Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.
frontline COVID response activities)

Utilities Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Waste services Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Defence and national security Open with a COVIDSafe Plan.

Victoria’s “How we work” roadmap for reopening– regional Victoria

First published 5 September 2020. Updated 27 September 2020.