Victorian lockdown extended and worker permits reintroduced

The Victorian Government has announced the lockdown in metropolitan Melbourne will be extended by two weeks until 11:59pm, Thursday 2 September 2021.

In addition to a raft of stricter personal restrictions the permitted worker permit scheme, is being reintroduced. Authorised workers will be required to carry permits when travelling to and from working from 11:59pm on Tuesday 17 August. The permits will need to be certified by an employer. The form is available for download at https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/node/18194

The 9.00pm to 5.00am curfew experienced last year in Melbourne is also being reintroduced. A person is not permitted to leave their home except for the limited reasons, which includes authorised work between those hours.