Stage 4 Restrictions and what it means for our industry

The Victorian government has announced new rules for state businesses. The rules will come into effect at 11.59pm on Wednesday and will apply for six weeks. Stage 4 Restrictions apply to Metropolitan Melbourne only.

Here's a summary of industry workplaces that can remain open, as far as we understand, for on-site work providing they have a COVID Safe Plan. 

ALLOWED TO REMAIN OPEN (FOR ON-SITE WORK) WITH COVID SAFE PLAN

ACROSS ALL SECTORS 
Any ancillary business (including IT) involved in the production, supply, manufacture, repair, maintenance, cleaning, security, wholesale, distribution, transportation or sale of equipment, goods or services necessary for the operations of a permitted work site or for closed work sites where there are safety or environmental obligations 

AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHING
Farming including operations connected with agriculture and horticulture

MANUFACTURING
Fertiliser and pesticide manufacturing

RETAIL TRADE (GOODS)
- Hardware, building and garden supplies retailing for trade
- Retailers work onsite for the purposes of fulfilling online orders

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD SERVICES
Cafes, restaurants (take away and delivery food services only)


RESTRICTED OPERATIONS OR INDUSTRY SPECIFIC OBLIGATIONS

Retail stores will be permitted to operate contactless ‘click and collect’ and delivery services with strict safety protocols in place