The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) welcomes the State Government’s announcement to ease restrictions on metro Melbourne businesses, allowing the automotive industry to open across the state.
“VACC is pleased that all automotive businesses will open from Wednesday 28 October,” said VACC CEO, Geoff Gwilym.
Retail businesses have been given the green light to begin preparations for a COVID-safe reopening, with staff now permitted to be on-site to ready businesses.
From Wednesday, businesses are permitted to reopen, with no limits on the work performed, provided a COVIDSafe Plan is in place, as the whole of Victoria has moved from ‘stay home’ to ‘stay safe’ measures – meaning there are no longer restrictions on the reasons to leave home. “The automotive industry is primed and ready for opening. VACC has provided its members with exhaustive information, including assisting with COVIDSafe plans, creating communication templates, and resources for staff and customers,” said Gwilym. Although Victoria is now in the Third Stage of the State Government’s roadmap to reopening and well on the way to COVID Normal operations, it is important to remain vigilant. Every Victorian business that is open must follow the six COVIDSafe principles.