From 11.59pm [AEST] last night, Victorians in the local government areas of Colac-Otway, Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Moorabool, Golden Plains, and the Borough of Queenscliffe will not be permitted to have visitors at home or to visit people.
From Sunday 2 August 2020 at 11:59pm [AEST} regional Victorians will join Melbourne and Mitchell Shire in the mandatory wearing of face coverings (masks) when leaving home.
“I understand this will a big step for some. But by covering your face, you’re protecting your community, and protecting those extra freedoms your community enjoys,” said Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews yesterday.
“By covering your face, you’re keeping local businesses open, and keeping local people in work.
This is one of the biggest challenges our state has faced. And yet, really, we’re all being asked to make the smallest of sacrifices. By not seeing your mate, you might be saving their life. By not hugging your mum, you might be keeping her alive. And by covering your face, you’re contributing to the safety of every single Victorian.
“Day by day, decision by decision – we can get on top of this.
“But we need your help.”
