Key restrictions in Victoria
Category Restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria
Face masks • Must be carried at all times.
• Must be worn indoors, except at home or if a lawful reason not to wear one applies.
• Must be worn on public transport and in commercial passenger vehicles (e.g., taxies and rideshares).
• Recommended outdoors where 1.5 metres physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• See the Face Mask page for further information.
Working from home Work from home requirement removed.
Public events Permitted in line with the Public Events Framework. Children under 12 months are not included in the density quotient, capacity limits, or group limits. Children under 12
months
Travel in Victoria • No restrictions on movement between metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
• Travellers must follow local restrictions.
• Testing is recommended for visitors from metropolitan Melbourne visiting Victorian alpine resorts
• Visitors travelling from an interstate orange zone to a Victorian alpine resort must self-quarantine, get a
COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival in Victoria, and remain in self-quarantine (in a premises other
than an alpine resort) until they receive a negative test result.
• For further details on requirements on people seeking to enter Victoria from any other State or Territory
in Australia or a Green Zone Country, including those entering from a red zone, see the Victorian Border
Crossing Permit Directions
QR code requirements • Every business must use the free Victorian Government QR Code Service to check-in customers, workers and visitors, with some limited exceptions. Every visitor must check-in, no matter how long they are at the premises. The 15-minute threshold for checking-in no longer applies.
Amnesty periods
• For businesses that have not previously been mandated to use the Victorian Government QR Code Service prior to 11:59pm, Thursday 10 June 2021, an enforcement amnesty is in place until 11:59pm, Thursday 1 July. • The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is consulting with business and industry as part of the implementation process. • After the amnesty period, businesses that do not comply with these new requirements will risk fines. • For retail businesses, which were mandated on Thursday 3 June 2021, the enforcement amnesty ended Thursday 17 June.
Category Restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria
Kiosk check-in and alternative record keeping methods
• Current requirements to provide an alternative record keeping method for members of the public (or employees) that do not have a smart phone remain. This could include a kiosk option (via a tablet) or, as a last resort, pen and paper. • The Kiosk check-in service in the Service Victoria app allows venues to check-in guests who don’t have a smartphone or can’t use the QR code service. The Kiosk enables staff to enter a customer’s name and contact phone number electronically, making it easier for contract tracers to contact people quickly if an outbreak occurs.
Displaying QR codes
• All workplaces who are required to use QR codes must display the QR code in a prominent location at each point of entry • In addition to the above requirement, hospitality venues must also display QR codes at all points of sale (e.g. cash register) and at each table. Staff at hospitality venues must request a customer check-in using the QR code at a point of entry, a point of sale (e.g., salesperson at a cash register) or a point of service (e.g., waiter attending a table). • Small retail facilities with less than 2000sqm of publicly accessible space (including market stalls) must also display QR codes at all points of sale. Staff at small retail facilities must also request that customers check-in at point of service, for example when greeting a customer after they’ve entered the store, or at the cash register. • All markets, as well as large retail facilities (i.e. retail facilities with more than 2000sqm of publicly accessible space must also display QR codes at all points of sale. Staff at markets and large retail facilities must also request that customers check-in at point of entry (e.g., a staff member must greet customers at the entrance and request they check-in).
Workplace restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria
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Accommodation: Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per two
Camping ground, four square metres applies to communal spaces. square metres applies to communal spaces.
caravan park,
hotel, hostel, bed Note: Note:
and breakfast, Bookings are subject to the private gathering limit and Bookings are subject to the private gathering limit and are private holiday are permitted for: permitted for: rental facility,
including • the person making the booking, plus • the person making the booking, plus Airbnbs, motel; • the other members of their household, plus • the other members of their household, plus
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• up to fifteen other people. • up to fifteen other people.
For these bookings, the ‘fifteen other people’ count For these bookings, the ‘fifteen other people’ count against
against the visitor allowance. If the booking contains the visitor allowance. If the booking contains the fifteen
the fifteen other people, you may not have any visitors other people, you may not have any visitors to the
to the premises during your stay. If you have only one premises during your stay. If you have only one other
other person on the booking, you are allowed fourteen person on the booking, you are allowed fourteen visitors to
visitors to the premises, and so on. the premises, and so on.
Members of the public under different booking cannot Members of the public under different booking cannot
share bedrooms. share bedrooms.
In addition to the above:
• accommodation providers may take In addition to the above:
bookings for emergency accommodation,
refuge, shelter or relief purposes. • accommodation providers may take bookings for emergency accommodation, refuge, shelter or • an exception to the density quotient and
booking limit applies for exclusive use by a relief purposes.
single school. • an exception to the density quotient and booking limit applies for exclusive use by a single school.
Community Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per four facilities: four square metres, up to 300 patrons. square metres.
Community centre or Small venue (less than 600sqm) alternative: Alternative option: community hall, • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to public library each entrance to the venue to ensure each entrance to the venue to ensure people (including toy people check-in, the density quotient is one check-in, the density quotient is one person per library), youth person per two square metres, up to 150 two square metres. centre. patrons.
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the the density quotient of one
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person per four square metres, up to 300 • If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
patrons applies,. Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies. Note:
Note: • No group limit.
• Weddings or funerals may be held if they • No group limit.
comply with restrictions related to weddings • Weddings or funerals may be held if they comply
and funerals (see further down table). with restrictions related to weddings and
• Exception to density quotient and venue funerals (see further down table).
maximum applies for exclusive use by a • Exception to density quotient and venue
single school. maximum applies for exclusive use by a single
• Exception to density quotient and venue school.
maximum for essential support services • Exception to density quotient and venue
such as a food bank maximum for essential support services such as
a food bank
Community May operate for its ordinary purposes without applying May operate for its ordinary purposes without applying the facilities: the density quotient or a venue maximum. density quotient or a venue maximum.
Outdoor playground, outdoor skatepark and outdoor communal exercise equipment.
Creative studios: Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per four
Art studios, four square metres, up to 300 patrons. square metres. ceramic studios, music rooms or Alternative option for venues with less than Alternative option: studios, 600sqm of publicly accessible space: • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
each entrance to the venue to ensure people
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people check-in, the density quotient is one • If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
person per two square metres, up to 150 Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
patrons. four square metres applies..
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-
InMarshals, the density quotient of one Note:
person per four square metres, up to 300 • No group limit. patrons applies. • Exception to density quotient and venue
Note: maximum applies for exclusive use by a single school.
• No group limit.
• Exception to density quotient and venue
maximum applies for exclusive use by a
single school.
Education and Venue maximum: Venue maximum: childcare: Early childhood • In spaces used only by staff and publicly • In spaces used only by staff and publicly education and accessible areas, a density quotient of one accessible areas, a density quotient of one care, and person per four square metres applies. person per two square metres applies. schools • In spaces used by students, a density • In spaces used by students, a density quotient quotient does not apply. does not apply.
Education and Venue maximum: Venue maximum: childcare: Higher Density quotient of one person per four Density quotient of one person per two square education and • • training square metres in spaces used only by staff metres in spaces used only by staff and publicly and publicly accessible spaces. accessible spaces.
• In spaces used by students, a density • In spaces used by students, a density quotient
quotient does not apply. does not apply.
Entertainment: Venue maximum: sum of space limits. Venue maximum: sum of space limits.
Theatres, cinemas Indoor Indoor
(including drive- • Seated space: 75 per cent of seated • Seated space: 75 per cent of seated capacity in cinemas), capacity per space, up to 300 patrons. per space, up to 300 patrons. music halls, • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one concert halls, person per four square metres, up to 300 person per four square metres, up to 300 auditoriums, patrons. patrons. galleries, museums, the Outdoor Outdoor State Library, arenas, • Seated space: 75 per centof seated • Seated space: 75 per cent of seated capacity stadiums, capacity per space, up to 1000 patrons. per space, up to 1000 patrons. amusement • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one parks, animal person per four square metres, up to 1000 person per four square metres, up to 1000 facilities (such as patrons. patrons. aquariums or zoos), Note: Alternative option for non-seated spaces: convention • No group limit. • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to centres • Exception to density quotient and venue each entrance to ensure people check-in, the
maximum applies for exclusive use by a density quotient is one person per two square
single school. metres.
• Cafés or similar settings within the venue • If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
must operate according to the restrictions for Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
food and drink facilities. four square metres, up to 300 patrons applies..
• Shops within the venue must operate
according to the restrictions for retail. Note:
• No group limit.
• Exception to density quotient andvenue
maximum applies for exclusive use by a single
school.
• Cafés or similar settings within the venue must
operate according to the restrictions for food and
drink facilities.
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• Shops within the venue must operate according
to the restrictions for retail.
Entertainment: Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per four
Arcade, escape four square metres, up to 300 patrons. square metres. rooms, bingo centres Alternative option:
• If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
each venue entrance to ensure people check-
in, the density quotient is one person per two
square metres.
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies.
Entertainment: Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per four
Brothel, sex on four square metres, up to 300 patrons. square metres. premises venue, Alternative option: sexually explicit entertainment • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to venue each venue entrance to ensure people check-in,
the density quotient is one person per two
square metres.
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies.
Entertainment: Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per four
Gaming machine four square metres, up to 300 patrons. square metres. area Note: Alternative option:
• Every second gaming machine must be • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
closed or 1.5 metres between machines. each venue entrance to ensure people check-in,
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• COVID Marshal must be on-site at all times. the density quotient is one person per two
• Patrons within the gaming area are included square metres.
within the cap for the larger venue. • If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies. .
Note:
• Every second gaming machine must be closed
or 1.5 metres between machines.
• COVID Marshal must be on-site at all times
• Patrons within the gaming area are included
within the cap for the larger venue.
Entertainment: Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per four
Karaoke facilities four square metres, up to 300 patrons. square metres. and nightclubs Note: Alternative option:
• Seated service only • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
• Dance floors are closed. each venue entrance to ensure people check-in,
the density quotient is one person per two
square metres.
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies.
Note:
• Seated service only
• Dance floors are closed.
Entertainment: Venue maximum: Density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: Density quotient of one person per four
Retail betting four square metres up to 300 patrons. square metres. venue
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Note: retail betting areas can open within a larger Alternative option:
venue (such as a hospitality venue). However,
members of the public within the retail betting area are • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
included within the cap for the larger venue. each venue entrance to ensure people check-in, the density quotient is one person per two
square metres.
If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies.
Note: retail betting areas can open within a larger venue
(such as a hospitality venue). However, members of the
public within the retail betting area are included within the
cap for the larger venue.
Food and drink: Venue maximum: Venue maximum:
Café, restaurant, fast food store, • If less than 100sqm of publicly accessible • If less than 100sqm of publicly accessible space, cafeteria, space, 25 patrons. 25 patrons. canteen, winery, • If more than 100sqm of publicly accessible • If more than 100sqm of publicly accessible food courts space, density quotient of one person per space, density quotient of one person per four
(indoor and four square metres up to 300 patrons. square metres. outdoor spaces) Alternative option for venues with between 50 and Alternative option:
600sqm of publicly accessible space: • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
• If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to each venue entrance to ensure people check-in,
each venue entrance to ensure people the density quotient is one person per two
check-in, the density quotient is one person square metres.
per two square metres, up to 150 patrons. • If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
Marshals, the standard density quotient of four square metres applies.
one person per four square metres up to Note: 300 patrons applies...
No group limit. Note: • • Seated service only.
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• No group limit. • Dance floors are closed.
• Seated service only. • Exception to density quotient and venue
• Dance floors are closed. maximum applies for exclusive use by a single
• The venue limit of 300 patrons does not school.
apply to food courts.
• Exception to density quotient and venue
maximum applies for exclusive use by a
single school.
Licensed Open for the following: Open for the following: premises: Pubs, bars, clubs, • operating a bottle shop • operating a bottle shop hotels. • providing food or drink in line with • providing food or drink in line with restrictions on restrictions on food and drink facilities, food and drink facilities, including seated service
including seated service (see the food and (see the food and drink facility row in this table)
drink facility row in this table) • providing accommodation
• providing accommodation • operating a retail betting venue
• operating a retail betting venue • operating a gaming machine area
• operating a gaming machine area • operating a sexually explicit entertainment
• operating a sexually explicit entertainment venue
venue • operating a karaoke or nightclub facility.
• operating a karaoke or nightclub facility. See the corresponding rows in this table for the relevant
See the corresponding rows in this table for the restrictions that must be applied in each of these settings.
relevant restrictions that must be applied in each of
these settings.
Offices Venue maximum: Venue maximum:
• 75 per cent capacity or 30 people, • 75 per cent capacity or 30 people, whichever
whichever is greater. is greater.
• Density quotient of one person per four • Density quotient of one person per two square
square metres in shared spaces. metres in shared spaces.
Physical Venue maximum: sum of space limits. Venue maximum: sum of space limits. recreation and community Indoor Indoor sport: Facility • Seated space: 75 per cent of seated • Seated space: 75 per cent of seated capacity used capacity per space, up to 300 patrons. per space, up to 300 patrons. predominantly • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one for outdoor sport person per four square metres, up to 300 person per four square metres, up to 300 or physical patrons. patrons. recreation (e.g., golf club, tennis Outdoor Outdoor club, basketball centre, go kart • Seated space: 75 per cent of seated • Seated space: 75 per cent of seated capacity track, rifle range, capacity per space, up to 1000 patrons. per space, up to 1000 patrons. equestrian • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one centre, mini golf, person per four square metres, up to 1000 person per four square metres, up to 1000 paint ball, lawn patrons. patrons. bowling, water skiing), or indoor Note: Alternative option: sport and • Maximum group size of 50 patrons. • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to physical • The group size limit only applies to each venue entrance to ensure people check-in, recreation (e.g., participants in the sporting event. The group the density quotient is one person per two gymnasium, size limit does not apply to teachers, square metres. health club, instructors, trainers, spectators, officials, • If the venue does not use COVID Check-In fitness centre, coaches, carers, parents, guardians, and Marshals, the standard density quotient applies, yoga studio, other non-participants. as described above. pilates studio, People employed by the facility are excluded barre studio, • Note: dance studio, from the capacity limits. spin facility, • Training and competition are allowed. • Maximum group size of 50 patrons. indoor basketball • Spectators are allowed subject to space • The group size limit only applies to participants court, indoor limits. in the sporting event. The group size limit does climbing facility, • Any shared equipment must be cleaned not apply to teachers, instructors, trainers, squash court, between users. spectators, officials, coaches, carers, parents, table tennis guardians, and other non-participants. centre), a cardio
Venue/facility Metropolitan Melbourne capacity restrictions Regional Victoria capacity restrictions • Exception to group limit applies for • People employed by the facility are excluded or strength- community sport. from the capacity limits. training facility, or personal- • Exception to density quotient, venue • Training and competition is allowed. training facility maximum and group size applies for • Spectators are allowed subject to space limits. exclusive use by a single school. (e.g, gyms) • Any shared equipment must be cleaned whether stand- • Exception to density quotient applies for between users. alone facility or exclusive use for professional or high- • Exception to group limit applies for community part of another performance sport, provided only people sport. facility, such as a who are necessary to conduct the event are • Exception to density quotient, venue maximum gymnasium, present in the space (including and group size applies for exclusive use by a health club, broadcasters). single school. fitness centre or • Cafés or similar settings within the venue • Exception to density quotient applies for personal training must operate according to the restrictions for facility, exclusive use for professional or high- food and drink facilities. trampolining performance sport, provided only people who • Shops within the venue must operate centres, play are necessary to conduct the event are present according to the restrictions for retail. centres. in the space (including broadcasters).
• Cafés or similar settings within the venue must
operate according to the restrictions for food and
drink facilities.
• Shops within the venue must operate according
to the restrictions for retail.
Real estate: Auctions: Auctions:
Inspections and auctions. • Attendance limit determined by a density • Attendance limit determined by a density quotient of one person per four square quotient of one person per four square metres.
metres. • The limit excludes owners or residents of the
• The limit excludes owners or residents of the property and a minimum number of people
property and a minimum number of people required to conduct or broadcast the auction.
required to conduct or broadcast the
auction. Inspections:
Bookings are no longer required Inspections: •
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• Bookings are no longer required. • Inspections are no longer restricted to
• Inspections are no longer restricted to prospective sale or rental only.
prospective sale or rental only. • Attendance limit determined by a density
• Attendance limit determined by a density quotient of one person per four square metres.
quotient of one person per four square Alternative option: metres.
• If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
each entrance to ensure people check-in, the
density quotient is one person per two square
metres.
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies.
Religion and Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per four ceremonies: four square metres, up to 300 attendees. square metres.
Places of worship (e.g., Note: Alternative option: churches, • Religious gatherings or ceremonies must be • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to synagogues, held at either the place of worship or an each venue entrance to ensure people check-in, mosques, outdoor space proximate to the place of the density quotient is one person per two temples). worship. square metres.
• Exception to density quotient and venue • If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
maximum applies if hosting an essential Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
support service. four square metres applies.
• Exception to density quotient, venue Note: maximum and group size applies for
exclusive use by a single school. • Exception to density quotient and venue • No food, drink, crockery, utensils, vessels or maximum applies if hosting an essential support other equipment are permitted to be shared.. service.
Exception to density quotient and venue • maximum applies for exclusive use by a single
school.
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• No food, drink, crockery, utensils, vessels or
other equipment are permitted to be shared.
Religion and Venue maximum (including places of worship): Venue maximum (including places of worship): density ceremonies: density quotient of one person per four square metres, quotient of one person per four square metres, up to 300
Funerals up to 300 attendees (not including those required to attendees (not including those required to conduct the
conduct the funeral). funeral).
Private residence: permitted in line with the private Alternative option, retaining cap of 300:
gathering limit. The minimum number of people
necessary to conduct the funeral can attend in addition • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
to the private gathering limit. each entrance to ensure people check-in, the density quotient is one person per two square
Note: record keeping requirements are the same as metres.
for the venue where the funeral is held. • If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person
per four square metres, up to 300 attendees
applies.
Private residence: permitted in line with the private
gathering limit. The minimum number of people necessary
to conduct the funeral can attend in addition to the private
gathering limit.
Note: record keeping requirements are the same as for the
venue where the funeral is held.
Religion and Venue maximum (including places of worship): Venue maximum (including places of worship): density ceremonies: density quotient of one person per four square metres, quotient of one person per four square metres, up to 300
Weddings up to 300 people (including the two people being people (including the two people being married and the
married and the two witnesses). The authorised two witnesses). The authorised celebrant, and the wedding
celebrant and the wedding photographer are not photographer are not included in the limit.
included in the limit. Alternative option, retaining cap of 300:
Private residence: Permitted in line with the private
gathering limit. The minimum number of people • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to each venue entrance to ensure people check-in,
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necessary to conduct the wedding can attend in the density quotient is one person per two
addition to the private gathering limit. square metres.
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Note: Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres up to 300 attendees applies. • Dance floors are closed
• Record keeping requirements are the same Private residence: Permitted in line with the private
as for the venue where the wedding is held. gathering limit. The minimum number of people necessary
to conduct the wedding can attend in addition to the private
gathering limit.
Note:
• Dance floors are closed
• Record keeping requirements are the same as
for the venue where the wedding is held.
Retail: Auction Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per four houses four square metres. square metres.
Alternative option:
• If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
each venue entrance to ensure people check-in,
the density quotient is one person per two
square metres.
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies.
Retail: Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum:
Hairdressing, four square metres. beauty and • If less than 100sqm of publicly accessible space, personal care Note: 25 patrons. facility
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• A customer’s face mask may be removed for • If more than 100sqm of publicly accessible
a service if wearing it would impede the space, density quotient of one person per four
service (e.g., beard trimming). square metres.
Alternative option:
• If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
each entrance to ensure people check-in, the
density quotient is one person per two square
metres.
• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies.
Note:
• A customer’s face mask may be removed for a
service if wearing it would impede the service
(e.g., beard trimming).
Retail: General Venue maximum: density quotient of one person per Venue maximum: retail (including four square metres. retail stores, • If less than 100sqm of publicly accessible space, retail shopping 25 patrons. centres, markets • If more than 100sqm of publicly accessible and market space, density quotient of one person per four stalls) square metres.
Alternative option:
• If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
each venue entrance to ensure people check-in,
the density quotient is one person per two
square metres.
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• If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
Marshals, the density quotient of one person per
four square metres applies.
Swimming: Venue maximum: sum of space limits Venue maximum: sum of space limits
Indoor and outdoor Indoor Indoor swimming pools, • Seated space: 75 per cent of seated • Seated space: 75% of seated capacity per hydrotherapy capacity per space, up to 300 patrons. space, up to 300 patrons. pools, spas, • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one saunas, steam person per four square metres, up to 300 person per four square metres, up to 300 rooms, and patrons. patrons. springs.
Outdoor Outdoor
• Seated space: 75 per cent of seated • Seated space: 75 per cent of seated capacity
capacity per space, up to 1000 patrons. per space, up to 1000 patrons.
• Non-seated space: Density quotient of one • Non-seated space: Density quotient of one
person per four square metres, up to 1000 person per four square metres, up to 1000
patrons. patrons.
Note: Alternative option:
• Maximum group size of 50 patrons. • If a COVID Check-In Marshal is assigned to
• The group size limit only applies to each entrance to ensure people check-in, the
participants in the sporting event. It does not density quotient is one person per two square
apply to teachers, instructors, trainers, metres.
spectators, officials, coaches, carers, • If the venue does not use COVID Check-In
parents, guardians, and other non- Marshals, the standard density quotient applies,
participants. as described above.
• People employed by the facility are excluded Note: from the capacity limits.
• Training and competition are allowed. • Maximum group size of 50 patrons.
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between users. in the sporting event. It does not apply to
• An exception to the group limit applies for teachers, instructors, trainers, spectators,
community sport. officials, coaches, carers, parents, guardians, and other non-participants. • Exception to density quotient, venue
maximum and group size applies for • People employed by the facility are excluded
exclusive use by a single school. from the capacity limits.
• Exception to the density quotient and group • Training and competition are allowed. size requirements for swimming and water • Any shared equipment must be cleaned safety lessons. between users. • Exception to density quotient applies for • An exception to the group limit applies for exclusive use for professional or high- community sport. performance sport, provided only people
who are necessary to conduct the event are • Exception to density quotient, venue maximum
present in the space (including and group size applies for exclusive use by a
broadcasters). single school.
• Cafés or similar settings within the venue • Exception to the density quotient and group size requirements for swimming and water safety must operate according to the restrictions for lessons. food and drink facilities. • Exception to density quotient applies for
• Shops within the venue must operate exclusive use for professional or high-
according to the restrictions for retail. performance sport, provided only people who
are necessary to conduct the event are present
in the space (including broadcasters).
• Cafés or similar settings within the venue must
operate according to the restrictions for food and
drink facilities.
• Shops within the venue must operate according
to the restrictions for retail.
Tourism: Indoor Licensed tourism service maximum: Licensed tourism service maximum: and outdoor tourism services • Maximum of 50 members of the public in a • Maximum of 50 members of the public in a including hiking, vehicle at any one time. vehicle at any one time.
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walking, • Venue and space limits including density • Venue and space limits including density
horseback riding quotients apply when tours enter or pass quotients apply when tours enter or pass
and bicycle tours through venues. through venues.
Note: Note:
• Only the minimum number of workers or • Only the minimum number of workers or
volunteers needed on-site are permitted to volunteers needed to conduct tourism services
attend. Workers or volunteers are not in vehicles are permitted to attend. Workers or
included in the caps. volunteers are not included in the caps.
• Record keeping requirements are the same • Record keeping requirements are the same as
as for the venue where the tourism service for the venue where the tourism service is taking
is taking place. place.
• Face masks must be worn inside transport • Face masks must be worn inside transport
vehicles unless a lawful reason not to wear vehicles unless a lawful reason not to wear one
one applies. applies.
Restriction changes for industries with additional obligations
Venue/facility Metropolitan Melbourne changes from 11:59pm Regional Victoria changes from 11:59pm
Thursday 3 June 2021 Thursday 3 June 2021
Poultry, meat and • COVID Marshals and records of duty • COVID Marshals and records of duty rosters
seafood processing rosters mandatory. are mandatory
facilities, and abattoirs • Additional PPE is required (including
• Additional PPE is required (including surgical face masks, face shields and
surgical face masks, face shields and suitable protective clothing, which should be
suitable protective clothing, which changed at the end of each shift and
should be changed at the end of each washed appropriately) unless it is not
shift and washed appropriately) unless it reasonably practical or the nature of work
is not reasonably practical, or the nature will create a risk to their health and safety. of work means it creates a risk to their
health and safety.
Supermarkets and • COVID Marshals and records of duty No change perishable food work rosters are mandatory. premises • Additional PPE is required, including
surgical face masks, unless the nature
of work means it creates a risk to their
health and safety.
Warehousing and • COVID Marshals and records of duty No change distribution centres rosters are mandatory.
• Additional PPE is required, including
surgical face masks, unless the nature
of work means it creates a risk to their
health and safety.
Public Events Framework settings
To operate under the Public Events Framework, you must register your public event and the following restrictions apply:
Event type Settings
Indoor Fixed Seated
Indoor fixed seated entertainment • Capacity of 50 per cent up to a maximum of 1000 attendees under the Public (For example: Palais Theatre, Hamer Hall, Events Framework Comedy Theatre) • Density quotient of one person per four square metres for non-seated areas monitored by COVID Marshals. • Increased communication about COVIDSafe behaviours like physical distancing and QR code check-in. • Face masks must be worn. Stadium – indoor (fixed seated) • Capacity of 50 per cent up to a maximum of 5000 attendees (For example: John Cain Arena, Rod Laver • Density quotient of one person per four square metres for non-seated areas Arena) monitored by COVID Marshals. • Seating model to ensure physical distancing between groups. • Stadium must ensure seating plan is dispersed across all zones. • Face masks must be worn. Indoor Non-Seated
Non-seated indoor venues • Open to a maximum of 300 people per space. (For example: business venues, • Density quotient of one person per four square metres applies. convention centres, the Forum Downstairs, • These venues must operate under the Restricted Activities Directions (refer Croxton Band Room) to table above) Outdoor Seated and Non-Seated
Outdoor events (seated and non-seated • A maximum of 5000 attendees with: except for outdoor stadia) o A seated capacity of 50 per cent (For example: Run for the Kids, Awaken o Density quotient of one person per four square metres for non- Bendigo, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, VRC seated areas. Race Days) o 300 people per indoor space • Dancefloors not permitted. • Stadium – outdoor (fixed seated) • Capacity of 50 per cent up to a maximum of 25 000 attendees (For example: MCG, AAMI Park, Lakeside • Seating model to ensure physical distancing between groups. Stadium) • Stadium must ensure seating plan is dispersed across all zones. • Roof open (where applicable). • Face masks must be worn when patrons are not seated.