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Date Time ‘Lockdown-lite’ restrictions in Victoria are start “The ‘lockdown lite’ restrictions announced by the Victorian State Government today are a start but will do little to alleviate business and community angst,” Tim Piper, the Victorian Head of the peak employer association Ai Group said today. “While people will have to get used to masks the need to wear masks in all indoor workplaces is a huge restraint. And the new restrictions won’t enable restaurants, cafes and hospitality venues to return to numbers which allow them to run a profitable business. Some might not ...

Date Time Victorian mask rule removal welcomed The Australian Industry Group has welcomed today’s announcement by the Victorian Government that it is to remove the requirement on the use of masks in many workplaces. Masks are no longer required in factories and offices, but masks are still necessary in public facing jobs such as retail and hospitality. “The changes will encourage more people to return to offices and make working in a factory far easier,” Tim Piper, the Victorian Head of the peak employer association Ai Group said. “We certainly hope that people do return to the offic...

Share on Twitter Mask rules will ease in workplaces, dancefloors can make a comeback and crowds can increase at stadiums and theatres in Melbourne. The easing comes after Victoria recorded its first full week of no COVID-19 community transmission since its fourth lockdown. Victoria on Wednesday recorded zero new local cases and no new cases acquired overseas. The virus-free week means Melbourne can now have the same COVID restriction settings as regional Victoria. Reported yesterday: 0 new local cases and no new cases acquired overseas. - 15,784 vaccine doses were administered -...

Date Time Time is right to lift Victorian office face mask rule “Reports that the State Government is considering removing office face mask rules are most welcome. The current COVID restrictions which require the use of face masks at work are choking Victoria’s economy, and particularly Melbourne’s CBD. The requirement for people to be wearing masks for all internal areas should be relaxed immediately, especially for those working in offices and factory settings,” Tim Piper, the Victorian Head of the peak employer association Ai Group said today. “The face mask rule is causing worke...

Date Time Fewer Victorian COVID restrictions but concerns remain “Today’s announcement by the Victorian Government to ease restrictions is a good start, but it will unfortunately do little to materially assist the economy or improve the mental health of people in metropolitan Melbourne who will remain feeling very restricted,” Tim Piper, the Victorian Head of the national employer association Ai Group said today. “The additional government support is welcome and will help some businesses and the eased restrictions will enable many to open. However, turning a profit for those in the se...