5-day lockdown: Restrictions for traders from 11.59pm on Jul 15, 2021

A 5-day lockdown has been announced and will be effective across Victoria from 11.59pm pm Thursday, July 15, and is expected to continue until 11.59pm on Tuesday, July 20.

There are new restrictions which will affect retailers:

• Essential retail may remain open, with a density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm
  • Essential retail includes: Supermarkets, food stores, petrol stations, banks, bottle shops and pharmacies
  • Other retail stores must close, and can only trade online or via click-and-collect
  • Restaurants and cafes: open for takeaway only.
• Non-essential retail will be closed, but may operate for contactless click-and-collect and home deliveries only.

Masks are mandatory in all circumstances, including outdoors, except within your home, unless an exemption applies.

The Victorian Government will continue to provide additional information here. 

Victorian businesses can also access free resources by visiting the Australian Retailers Association’s Victorian resources webpage.