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Victoria's COVIDSafe Settings.
Victoria to further relax COVIDSafe Settings
The Victorian Government has announced a further easing of COVIDSafe settings from
11.59pm Friday 9 April.
For more information, see the statement from the Minister for Health.
On this page
COVIDSafe Principles for business <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au#covidsafe-principles-
for-business>
Electronic record keeping <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au#electronic-record-keeping>
Industry, food and personal services – COVIDSafe Settings
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au#industry-food-and-personal-services-–-covidsafesettings>
Tourism, culture, entertainment, events, sport and recreation - COVIDSafe Settings
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au#tourism-culture-entertainment-events-sport-andrecreation---covidsafe-settings>
Community services - COVIDSafe Settings <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au#communityservices---covidsafe-settings>
COVIDSafe Principles for business
Every Victorian business that is open must have a COVIDSafe Plan
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/covidsafe-plan> .
Businesses should apply the Six principles of COVIDSafe workplaces
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/six-principles-covidsafe-workplaces> .
practice physical distancing, where possible
wear a face mask <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/face-masks>
practise good hygiene
keep electronic records and act quickly
avoid interactions in enclosed spaces
create workforce bubbles.
Electronic record keeping
Many workplaces are required to use electronic record keeping (e.g. QR code
systems). These workplaces must use the free Victorian Government QR
Code Service <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/about-victoriangovernment-qr-code-service> or a Victorian Government API (Application
Programming Interface) linked digital system
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victorian-government-visitation-api> .
Electronic recording keeping is strongly recommended in all other
workplaces. Find out more information on the settings where electronic
record keeping <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/general-business-faqsvictoria> is required and the Victorian Government API (Application
Programming Interface) <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victoriangovernment-visitation-api> .
Industry, food and personal services – COVIDSafe
Settings
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Agriculture
Open with COVIDSafe requirements*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See each industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-agricultureforestry-and-fishing> for operational guidance and frequently asked
questions.
Construction
Open with COVIDSafe requirements
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-
construction> for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Hair and beauty services
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: density quotient of one per two square
metres. Electronic record keeping must be used.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-retail-trade>
for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Hospitality
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: density quotient of one per two square
metres. A hospitality venue can host up to 25 patrons before the density
quotient apply. Electronic record keeping must be used.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/hospitality-food-and-beverage-servicessector-guidance> for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Manufacturing
Open with COVIDSafe requirements
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidancemanufacturing> for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Meat and seafood processing
Open with COVIDSafe requirements*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See the industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidancemanufacturing> for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Offices and professional services
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: on-site office work no longer capped, for
both public and private sectors.
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/guidancesectors> for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Freight
Open with COVIDSafe requirements*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See the industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidancewarehousing-wholesaling-postal-distribution> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Ports of entry (airports and maritime)
Open with COVIDSafe requirements
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/portsentry-services-sector-guidance> for operational guidance and frequently
asked questions.
Postal distribution centres*
Open with COVIDSafe requirements*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See the industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidancewarehousing-wholesaling-postal-distribution> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Property, real estate and strata
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: density quotient of one per two square
metres. Electronic record keeping must be used.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-propertyreal-estate-strata> for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Repairs, maintenance and cleaning
Open with COVIDSafe requirements*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See the industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-retail-trade>
for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Retail
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: density quotient of one per two square
metres. Record keeping required where practical and electronic preferred.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-retail-trade>
for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Supermarket and food distribution*
Open with COVIDSafe requirements*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See the industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations
Go to our sector guidance <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirussector-guidance-warehousing-wholesaling-postal-distribution> page for
operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Wholesale trade & warehousing*
Open with COVIDSafe requirements*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See the industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidancewarehousing-wholesaling-postal-distribution> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Tourism, culture, entertainment, events, sport and
recreation - COVIDSafe Settings
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Accommodation
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: private gathering limits apply, density
quotient of one per two square metres for communal spaces. Electronic
record keeping must be used.
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/tourismand-accommodation-sector-guidance> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Adult entertainment
Open with COVIDSafe requirements.
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/adultentertainment-sector-guidance> for operational guidance and frequently
asked questions.
Creative studios
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: density quotient of one per two square
metres. Electronic record keeping must be used.
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/arts-andentertainment-services-sector-guidance> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Gaming and casinos
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: density quotient of one per two square
metres and for the casino, up to 75 per cent of casino area capacity.
Electronic record keeping must be used.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-electronic-gaming-sectorguidance> for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Indoor entertainment venues
Includes cinemas, performing arts and music venues.
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: capacity limits and density quotient
restrictions apply. Electronic record keeping must be used. Venues with
capacity over 500 must publish COVIDSafe Plan. Events are subject to
the Public Events Framework <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/publicevents-information-for-organisers> .
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/arts-andentertainment-services-sector-guidance> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Indoor physical recreation facilities
Includes gyms, fitness centres and studios.
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: capacity limits and density quotient
restrictions apply. Electronic record keeping must be used. COVID Marshals
required when staffed. When gyms are unstaffed, a density limit of one per
four square metres applies. Signage must state the number of people
permitted inside, disinfectant must be supplied for use by patrons, and record
keeping is required.
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/sportexercise-and-physical-recreation-services-sector-guidance> for operational
guidance and frequently asked questions.
Media and film production
Open with COVIDSafe requirements.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-film-mediaproduction> for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Museums and galleries (indoor)
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: capacity limits and density quotient
restrictions apply. Electronic record keeping must be used. Venues with
capacity over 500 must publish COVIDSafe Plan. Events are subject to
the Public Events Framework <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/publicevents-information-for-organisers> .
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/arts-andentertainment-services-sector-guidance> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Nightclubs and karaoke
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: density quotient of one per two square
metres. Electronic record keeping must be used.
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/arts-andentertainment-services-sector-guidance> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions
Outdoor entertainment venues
Includes zoos and outdoor cinemas.
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: capacity limits and density quotient
restrictions apply. Electronic record keeping must be used. Venues with
capacity over 500 must publish COVIDSafe Plan. Events are subject to the
Public Events Framework <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/public-eventsinformation-for-organisers> .
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/tourismand-accommodation-sector-guidance> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Professional sport and racing
Open with COVIDSafe requirements. Events are subject to the Public Events
Framework <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/public-events-information-fororganisers> .
Go to our sector guidance <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/sport-exerciseand-physical-recreation-services-sector-guidance> page for operational
guidance and frequently asked questions.
Tourism operators
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: density quotient of one per two square
metres. Electronic record keeping must be used. Masks must be used for
transport.
Go to our sector guidance page <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/tourismand-accommodation-sector-guidance> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Community services - COVIDSafe Settings
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Adult education
Open with COVIDSafe requirements.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/education-and-training-sector-guidance>
for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Commercial passenger vehicles
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: drivers and passengers must wear face
masks and electronic record keeping must be in place.*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See each industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidancewarehousing-wholesaling-postal-distribution> for operational guidance and
frequently asked questions.
Community facilities and libraries
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: density quotient of one per two square
metres. Electronic record keeping must be used.
Courts
Open with COVIDSafe requirements.
Early childhood education and care
Open with COVIDSafe requirements.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/education-and-training-sector-guidance>
for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Emergency and safety services
Includes frontline COVID response activities.
Open with COVIDSafe requirements.
Go to our sector guidance <http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirussector-guidance-public-administration-and-safety> page for operational
guidance and frequently asked questions.
.
Healthcare and social assistance
Open with COVIDSafe requirements*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See each industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations.
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-healthcare-and-social-assistance> for operational guidance and frequently asked
questions.
Public transport
Open with COVIDSafe requirements: drivers and passengers must wear face
masks*
*The Workplace (Additional Industry Obligations) Directions impose some
extra obligations on these industries or on parts of these industries, such as
daily cleaning, pre-shift health declarations, surveillance testing, and COVID
Marshals. These obligations vary between industries. See each industry’s
Industry Guidelines for more detail on additional obligations.
Schools
Open with COVIDSafe requirements
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/education-and-training-sector-guidance>
for operational guidance and frequently asked questions.
Utilities and waste services
Open with COVIDSafe requirements
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-electricitygas-water-and-waste-services> for operational guidance and frequently
asked questions.
Veterinary services
Open with COVIDSafe requirements
Go to our sector guidance page
<http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-sector-guidance-agricultureforestry-and-fishing> for operational guidance and frequently asked
questions.
Reviewed 22 April 2021
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