A non-exhaustive quick reference guide, updated October 18 2020.
| Step | Social, households & gatherings | Work, hospitality & business | Education | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd (revised) |
: People can leave their homes to exercise, shop or socialise within 25km of their homes. Time limits no longer apply. Outdoor personal training permitted for up to 2 people (plus trainer). Outdoor pools and now tennis courts, skate parks and golf courses open. : 1 nominated person for people living alone or single parents with childen under 18, masks must be worn. : 10 max. at public gatherings (from max. 2 households), or a whole single household. : 5 max. at weddings, only on compassionate grounds. : 10 max. : Outdoor gatherings allowed of up to 5 people (plus faith leader) permitted. |
: Expanded to new outdoor work types. : Take-away and delivery only. : Outdoor real estate auctions now permitted for up to 10 people (plus staff). : Hairdressers open, beauty/personal services closed. : Retail remains essential only or click-and-collect. : Non-emergency dental services available. : Face-to-face allied health open. : Closed. : Closed except for permitted purposes. |
Childcare and early ed.: Open. One in-home child-minder permitted. Schools: Open for all primary, specialist and VCE/VCAL students. Years 8-10 return from 26/10. Adult ed.: Open for VET and higher ed. students who would not graduate by January 2021 without onsite learning. |
From 11.59pm Sunday 18/10, unless stated otherwise. |
| 3rd | : Up to 2 visitors per household, once a day. : 10 max. at public gatherings outdoors, from a max. of 2 households. No restrictions on leaving the home. : Outdoor contact and non-contact sports permitted for children, non-contact only for adult sport. Outdoor fitness for 10 max. : 10 max. : 20 max. : Outdoor gatherings allowed of up to 20 people (plus faith leader) permitted, places of worship open for private worship. |
: Work from home if you can. Abbatoir and seafood processing caps increased. : Seated only, max. 10 per group, with social distancing. 50 max. in outdoor settings (1 per 2m²), 10 max. per indoor space (1 per 4m², 20 total). : Hairdressers, beauty and personal services open. : Private real estate inspections, outdoor auctions permitted within gathering limits. : No shopping limits. Retail re-opens. : Outdoor venues and events permitted with same restrictions as hospitality and approved COVIDSafe plans for larger outdoor facilities. : Open, with caps based on social bubbles. |
Any further changes to be announced. | Expected to be 11:59pm 1/11, could be moved forward to 11:59pm 25/10. |
