Masks must still be worn inside. But more people in metropolitan Melbourne can return to offices, with 75% capacity – or 30 people in a workplace – whichever is greater.
"But it’s no exaggeration to say the single most important thing every single Victorian can do is to get tested as soon as they have even the mildest of symptoms."
Please make only one request per person. Duplicate requests will delay assessment. If you are not granted an exemption, you should not continue with travel plans, as you will not be permitted to depart Australia.
"Among those not vaccinated – possibly up to 30 per cent of the community – we could see a large number of hospitalisations and deaths, as well as many cases of ‘long COVID’.”
Please donate to the organisations that spend 100% of the money collected on the relief work rather than spend 30-60% on their administrative structure.
“Your run or walk can take place anywhere, at any time on the weekend across the event weekend. We welcome runners of all abilities from all over the world to join us for this important cause."
Metropolitan Melbourne will move to almost the same settings currently in place across regional Victoria. And regional Victoria will move towards further easing.
Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.
The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
The operation, led by the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure alongside WA Police and the Australian Federal Police, targeted more than 100 vehicles over four hours at Perth Airport.
