Updated Business restrictions

Published on 22 October 2020

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The Victorian Government has announced new, stronger requirements for businesses in regional Victoria. These requirements will help prevent future outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19) and keep regional Victoria safe.

Some businesses in regional Victoria are now required to refuse seated service or bookings for residents from metropolitan Melbourne. This applies to hospitality businesses, accommodation, beauty and personal services and tourism operators.

Businesses must sight a photo ID (such as a driver’s licence or proof of age card containing place of residence) and match the appearance and details of the customer or visitor (name and address) to ensure the individual is not from metropolitan Melbourne.

If the individual is a resident in metropolitan Melbourne, businesses must inform them that they will be refused service.

Where a prospective customer or visitor does not have photo ID or their ID does not match their ordinary residence or principal residence — the prospective customer or visitor must sign a written form confirming their primary place of residence is not in metropolitan Melbourne.

If a business refuses service and bookings from people living in metropolitan Melbourne, they have met their obligations for this requirement.

The existing infringement penalties for failing to comply with Chief Health Officer directions will be applicable to businesses that fail to comply with the new requirements. Businesses that do not comply will face a penalty of $9,913 where they are a body corporate or $1,652 in the case of individuals.

To learn more about these new requirements and how to make your workplace COVIDSafe visit https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/business-owners-and-managers

NB: Please note Central Goldfields Shire expects that some metro Melbourne residents – those who have secured Letter of Travel Permits – will visit our Shire this weekend to clean up their properties for the upcoming fire season.

 

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