COVID-19 lockdown ending at 70% vaccination

From 11:59pm on Thursday 21 October, the COVID-19 lockdown across metropolitan Melbourne (including the City of Yarra) will end.

Following the Premier's announcement yesterday, the six reasons to leave home will be lifted and restrictions will be eased carefully.

This news comes as Victoria reaches it’s 70% double dose target for the COVID-19 vaccine.

What’s changing? Curfew and travel limit The curfew and 15km travel limit across metropolitan Melbourne will be lifted. Travel to regional Victoria is not allowed for individuals from metropolitan Melbourne. Social gatherings Up to 15 people can gather outdoors from any number of households (infants under 12 months aren’t included in this cap). Up to 10 people can visit your home per day from any number of households (infants under 12 months aren’t included in this cap). Schools All students will return to on-site learning at least part time. Venues Pubs and clubs can open to 20 fully vaccinated people indoors and 50 outdoors. Entertainment venues can open to 50 fully vaccinated people outdoors Restrictions still in place Masks Masks will still be required indoors and outdoors unless you have an exemption. Our services

These changes may affect our services. Keep an eye on our service changes page for ongoing updates.

We will be updating this over coming days.

We’re here to help

If you need support or have questions about our services during this time, call us on 03 9205 5555 or email [email protected].

If you prefer, use our online services to make a request or payment.

COVID-19 information Learn more about COVID vaccination

From 11:59pm on Thursday 21 October, the COVID-19 lockdown across metropolitan Melbourne (including the City of Yarra) will end.

Following the Premier's announcement yesterday, the six reasons to leave home will be lifted and restrictions will be eased carefully.

This news comes as Victoria reaches it’s 70% double dose target for the COVID-19 vaccine.

What’s changing? Curfew and travel limit The curfew and 15km travel limit across metropolitan Melbourne will be lifted. Travel to regional Victoria is not allowed for individuals from metropolitan Melbourne. Social gatherings Up to 15 people can gather outdoors from any number of households (infants under 12 months aren’t included in this cap). Up to 10 people can visit your home per day from any number of households (infants under 12 months aren’t included in this cap). Schools All students will return to on-site learning at least part time. Venues Pubs and clubs can open to 20 fully vaccinated people indoors and 50 outdoors. Entertainment venues can open to 50 fully vaccinated people outdoors Restrictions still in place Masks Masks will still be required indoors and outdoors unless you have an exemption. Our services

These changes may affect our services. Keep an eye on our service changes page for ongoing updates.

We will be updating this over coming days.

We’re here to help

If you need support or have questions about our services during this time, call us on 03 9205 5555 or email [email protected].

If you prefer, use our online services to make a request or payment.

COVID-19 information Learn more about COVID vaccination