03/04/2020
Bulletin
Industry Divisions
Reference No. COVID-19/JK-04-20 Date issued: 02/04/2020
Dear member
VACC has received calls from distressed members who are now experiencing a sharp downturn in business following an announcement from the Premier regarding Stage 3 restrictions on Monday, 30 March 2020. The Victorian Premier, The Hon Daniel Andrews MP stated that there were only four reasons to leave your home:
shopping for food and supplies;
seeking medical care;
for exercise and;
for work or education.
The Premier added that these restrictions apply to gatherings of no more than two people except for members of your immediate household and for work and education.
A day earlier, the Prime Minister announced that indoor and public gatherings would be limited to two persons only. Exceptions to this limit include:
Shopping for what you need – food and necessary supplies;
Work and study if you can’t work or learn remotely.
More recently, stay at home directions from the Deputy Chief Health Officer were posted on the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services website.
Reasons to Leave Premises
Clause 6 - Leaving premises to obtain necessary goods or services
(1) A person may leave the premises to obtain:
(a) food or drink; or
(b) goods and services for health or medical purposes; or
(c) other necessary goods or services including, but not limited to, goods or services
provided by:
(i) a financial institution;
(ii) a government body or government agency;
(iii) a post office;
(iv) a pharmacy;
(v) a hardware store;
(vi) a petrol station;
(vii) a pet store or veterinary clinic;
(viii) a retail facility that is not prohibited from operating by the Restricted Activity Directions.
You can view the full stay at home directions here.
It is important to note, you can continue to remain open for business if that is your choice. People are still permitted to have their vehicle serviced or repaired, however, they should exercise the current social distancing rules. Workshops must also practice the 1.5-meter gap between workers with a 4 square meter average across a workspace unless it is necessary.