Dancefloors, QR codes and office mask mandates: What’s changed in Victoria and NSW? Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 18 February 2022 Both NSW and Victoria fell short of removing mask mandates in offices — something small businesses say is key to bringing trade back to CBDs.
Victorian rent relief scheme coming to an end, as new COVID-19 rules come into effect Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 12 January 2022 Victoria’s Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme is coming to an end on Friday, January 15, 2022, while businesses continue to struggle.
Retail and hospitality businesses to close again as Victoria enters strict five-day “circuit breaker” COVID-19 lockdown Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 12 February 2021 Melbourne is headed into a five-day ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown, reintroducing some of the state’s strictest COVID-19 measures.
“Now is the time”: Relief for Melbourne hospo and retail, as Andrews announces Wednesday reopening Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 26 October 2020 Hospitality and retail businesses in Melbourne will be able to reopen from Wednesday, as Victoria records zero new COVID-19 cases.
Sole traders back to work: Here’s what we know about Melbourne’s new ‘second step’ restrictions Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 28 September 2020 Some sole traders and industry employees are able to get back to work today, as Daniel Andrews relaxed Melbourne's second step restrictions.