LOCKDOWN LATEST - 7 DAY EXTENSION & GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

No doubt you've heard of the 7-day extension. Not great news at all.

Some things to note are -

• There is now a difference between metro and regional. Hospitality and outdoor recreation restrictions have been eased for Regional Victoria, however remain in place for Melbourne.

• The five reasons to leave home remain in place for Melbourne, however with a 10km limit. This no longer applies for Regional Victoria.

• Retail remains click and collect in Melbourne, and open in Regional Victoria, however with density limits.

• Boating and Fishing is outdoor recreation in Regional Victoria and is therefore permitted. As it is in Melbourne, however within 10km, within 2 hrs, with a mask, with immediate family or one friend, and without requiring a closed venue to be opened.

• In terms of work, there are minimal changes however this addition may be of consequence..... Services that operate solely outdoors where physical distancing can be maintained at all times is permitted.

• As previously shared, Vehicle and Mechanical repair/service is on the permitted list. As is freight/delivery.

For full details of the above points, and to view the latest Table of Restrictions as at 2 June please Click Here

To view the latest statement from the Acting Premier please Click Here

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

To see information about the Federal Government’s $500 and $350 individual grants for those workers temporarily affected by not being able to earn, and who have ‘personal liquidity’ of no more than $10k, please Click Here

To see information and links about the State Government’s Business Costs Assistance Program Round Two, with grants of $2,500 and $5,000 for businesses directly impacted by the restrictions please Click Here. Right down the bottom of the page at this link is the Apply Now button. To see the list of included industry codes/types (largely retail, events and hospitality), please Click Here.