Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update


COVIDSafe Summer – restrictions apply from 11:59pm 17 February 2021

From 11:59pm 17 February 2021 Victoria returns to COVIDSafe Summer restrictions – with some revised conditions.

These restrictions are designed to balance allowing Victorians to get back to doing the things they love while also putting in place measures to protect all that Victorians have worked so hard for.

This means that:

  • There are no restrictions on reasons to leave home.

  • You must carry a face mask with you when you leave home.

  • Face masks continue to be mandatory indoors (other than residential homes). This includes workplaces.

  • Face masks are also mandatory outdoors when you can’t keep 1.5 metres distance from other people (except with people from your own home).

  • You can have up to 5 visitors to your home per day. There is no limit on the number of households those people come from.

  • Up to 20 people can meet outdoors in a public place. There is no limit on the number of households those people come from.

  • No limits on travel to regional Victoria.

  • No limits on interstate travel (but you need to check the visiting state’s entry conditions).

  • Schools and education providers are open.

  • Workers able to return onsite if required. Return to work for up to 50 per cent of office-based workers.

  • There are still limits on visiting and accessing hospitals and care facilities, but some of the earlier restrictions have been eased.

  • Hospitality and retail venues can re-open.

    • This includes personal services like beauty and hairdressing.

  • Accommodation providers can also re-open, in line with private gathering requirements. That means a booking can be made by a household, or by five friends.

  • Weddings, funerals and religious gatherings can occur with no limits on guests or attendees in commercial venues. To ensure people can keep 1.5 metres distance, the venue must apply the two square metre rule. If conducted in a private home, the private gathering limit applies (5 visitors, the celebrant and a photographer are not counted).

  • Record keeping continues to be an important tool for helping Victoria stay safe and stay open. Businesses that are required to record the details of visitors should use electronic record keeping or QR codes. The Victorian Government has a free QR code service.


COVID UPDATE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTION
12/02/21 2:45pm

Today’s announcement by the Premier -

Click here for full details of what is closed / what is open etc.

  • Exercise -

    • Allowed within 5km from home, up to two hours.

    • Recreational activities such as boating or fishing are not allowed, as they are not among the four reasons to leave home. Recreational facilities such as boat ramps are closed.

  • Retail

    • People can leave home for necessary shopping once per day, one per household. For essential things.

    • Retail Bait/Tackle shops and Boating Retail can offer contactless Click & Collect.

    • Essential retail Open. Non-essential retail Closed.

  • Work in general

    • If you can work from home you must

    • If you cannot, we are assuming you can go to work if the work is listed as Essential. See the list on the above link.


NSW CURRENT RESTRICTIONS
18/01/20

Victoria is establishing a permit system for all domestic travel into Victoria.

From 5:59pm on 11 January, you will need to apply for a permit to enter Victoria from anywhere in Australia. Apply for a permit at the Service Victoria website.

The permit system is based on a traffic light system which allows for areas across Australia to be designated as green, orange or red according to their risk. Find more information about red, orange and green permit zones.

The permit system is for both travellers to Victoria and residents of Victoria returning home from interstate travel.

More information -

Victorian Travel Permit System - Current Status

Victorian Travel Permit System - Overview

From 6pm Monday 18 January 2021 -

Victorian Travel Permit System - Current Status


NEW RESTRICTIONS AND BORDER CLOSURE TO NSW
04/01/2021

BIAV members, please see the latest updates from the Victorian Government in regards to restrictions and the border closure to NSW. For all up to date information, visit their website here.

From 5pm, 31 December 2020 the following restrictions will be in place in Victoria -

  • The number of people who can visit a home per day (either at once or across the day) will be reduced to 15 (excluding members of the household and children under 12 months).

  • Masks will be mandatory indoors. If you are planning to leave your home take a mask and it needs to be worn any time you are inside apart from when you’re eating or drinking.

We all need to be COVID Safe:

  • Don’t go into the city unless you have a booking.

  • Wear a mask indoors.

  • Practice good hand hygiene.

  • If you are sick, stay at home.

To see all restrictions in Victoria, click here.


NSW BORDER CLOSURE
04/01/2020

From 11.59 pm 1 January 2021, Victoria will close its borders to New South Wales. 

Any Victorian currently in the Green Zone will have until 11.59pm on 1 January 2021, to return to Victoria.  

If Victorians return from the Green Zone before 12:59am on 1 January 2021, they will need to get tested and self-isolate at home until they get a negative test result. 

Any Victorian arriving from the Green Zone after that time and before 11.59pm 1 January 2021 will need to get tested and self-isolate at home for 14 days.

Victorians in the Blue Mountains City Council and Wollongong City Council local government areas must arrive before 11:59pm on 31 December 2020 and self-isolate at home for 14 days. 

From 12:59am on 1 January 2021, all existing permits will be revoked. Any Victorian returning after that time and before 11.59pm 1 January 2021 will need to apply for a new green zone permit.

Victorians must not enter from Greater Sydney, Northern Beaches or the Central Coast. 

Those living in our border communities will continue to be able to access the ‘border bubble’– using their driver’s license to prove their residential address. More details on these arrangements, and the system for those in other jurisdictions who need to travel through NSW to return to Victoria, will be made available shortly.

Existing provisions for freight, domestic air crews, those exiting mandatory quarantine, medical care and emergency services will remain the same. 

Authorised Officers will continue to monitor arrivals at airports and Victoria Police officers will continue to guard Victoria’s borders.

Victorians who have arrived from overseas and have completed their 14 days hotel quarantine with NSW Health will be permitted entry into Victoria. They are not required to undergo 14 days hotel quarantine provided they travel directly to Sydney Airport after their quarantine and wear a mask at all times on their flight and inside both airport terminals. They will be required to provide proof to Authorised Officers of their official hotel quarantine with NSW Health. 

Quarantine information for Victorians who have recently returned from New South Wales - for more information on quarantine requirements, visit Quarantine information for Victorians who have recently returned from New South Wales.


COVID-19 UPDATE
23/11/20 9:00am

BIAV members will be aware that yesterday the Premier announced further easing of COVID restrictions and has given Victorians immediate changes and for the Christmas period.

  • Click here to see the Statement from the Premier

  • Click here to see the full details of the Last Step

An overview of the announcements -

Current:

  • Up to 50 people can gather outdoors from any number of households and private gatherings can be up to 15 visitors (both excludes infants under 12 months).

  • Higher education and training return to campus for students and staff for summer programs.

  • Hospitality (seated service only):

    • Indoors:

      • Venues less than 200sqm of floorspace subject to density quotient of 1 per 2sqm up to a total of 50 patrons.

      • QR codes must be used for venues using the small indoor venue density quotient.

      • Venues 200sqm of floorspace or larger subject to density quotient of 1 per 4sqm up to 150 patrons.

      • No group limit.

    • Outdoors:

      • Up to 300 patrons per venue outdoors, subject to density quotient of 1 per 2sqm.

      • Total venue capacity cannot exceed 300.

  • Accommodation is open. Density quotient applies to communal spaces. Visitors to accommodation capped (at 15 people) as if it were at the home of the person who booked the accommodation.

  • Events:

    • Organisers will also be able to apply to host a public event. Different requirements and rules will need to apply, depending on whether it’s a school fete or a major sporting match.

    • All events will be considered on application under the Public Events Framework and there are no pre-defined limits on the nature or size of events.

    • Public Events may occur in accordance with the Public Events Framework, for Tier 1 (5000+ attendees) and Tier 2 (500-5000 attendees) events an application and approval process apply.

From November 30:

Workplaces currently working from home to return for up to 25 per cent of their workforce per site. Standard workplace requirements including density limits continue to apply o Businesses with fewer than 40 staff can have 10 staff on-site subject to density quotients. Victorian Public Service will remain under the setting “if you can work from home, you must work from home” for this step.

From December 13:

You can host up to 30 people in your home.


COVID-19 UPDATE
06/11/20 4:00pm

2020 has no doubt been a tough year and there were stages when we wondered if/how the industry would survive. We are pleased now that many of the COVID restrictions have been lifted and business can get back to something like normal.

Demand for boats and boating is at very high levels, so normal business to support this is essential.

The remaining COVID restriction hurting boating is the 25km rule, which we expect to come off on Sunday. We wish all of our members all the best for the remainder of 2020 and congratulate them collectively for their 2020 survival and achievements.


COVID EASING – SOME GOOD NEWS
26/10/20 5:30pm

The Premier’s press conference is just concluding as we ‘go to print’ and what we can confirm –

  • Good news regarding retail. Preparations for retail re-opening can begin immediately and retail can open up on Wednesday! Or at 11.59pm Tuesday night! All the best to all of our retailing members and good luck with getting those customers through, and products out.

  • Not so good news regarding the 25km rule. This stays until 8 November. Whilst this is only two-weeks away, for those disadvantaged by this unfair rule, it is no good at all. We will liaise with the Minister and the various departments to see if some fairness can be provided for those that live 26km away from the water.

  • Cafes and dining for our boat and sailing clubs can resume, subject to the various rules regarding numbers indoor, numbers outdoor, and distancing.

  • Some competitive sport including sailing will be able to resume. We are seeking details.


EASING RESTRICTIONS AND BIAV 'WISHLIST'
20/10/20 3:00pm

As the COVID case numbers continue to improve, and today (20/10), the Premier hinted at further easing this Sunday, BIAV continues to push for two major things to improve ASAP.

We will advise you as soon as anything is known, however, meanwhile, these two main things are –

  • The distance limitation, now 25km, continues to be massively problematic for boaters. Many people are unfairly disadvantaged by this and still cannot take part in their exercise. We are urging that this be addressed and that boaters be required to use the nearest ramp/marina to home that is available to them, even if it is beyond 25km. This worked well after the previous lockdown and we have asked that it be re-instated. BIAV is also asking that the 25km measure refers to the distance from the boater’s home to the point of access to the water, i.e. not to include the on-water component.

  • An exemption for Outdoor, By appointment, One-at-a-time, COVIDsafe boat inspections are sought. There are buyers that have done all of the online related research. There are dealerships that have the stock. They just need a final COVIDsafe inspection. This COVIDsafe activity would involve very limited people movement, will be COVIDsafe and will have a very high reward v risk ratio.

We await government updates on these matters and will keep you posted.

Please also note the latest DHHS advice with regard to exercise, which as you know, covers all forms of boating as well as fishing. Click here to view.

Included at the link is this important wording -

  • You can now travel up to 25 km from your home or permitted workplace within metropolitan Melbourne. This replaces the 5km rule. Travel to regional Victoria is still only allowed for permitted purposes even if this is within 25 kms. This means you cannot travel into regional Victoria for exercise or recreation.

  • You can leave home for any period of time to exercise or see friends and family outdoors. This replaces the two hour limit on these activities. There are no limits on the number of times you can leave home.

  • You can meet in a group of up to ten people from a maximum of two households outdoors in a public place to socialise (children under 12 months of age not included in the limit). An outdoor public place means areas accessible to everyone, including local parks and beaches. This replaces the limit of five people from a maximum of two households.

  • You can exercise in a group of up to ten people from a maximum of two households outdoors in a public place (personal training is limited to two people plus the trainer). This replaces the limit of five people from a maximum of two households.


RESTRICTIONS AND EASING
09/10/20 1:30pm

BIAV members will be very eager to see a further easing of restrictions. As the October 19 review date looms and the 14-day average that needs to be five or less, is currently 10, we do hope that some balance is provided. Specific to boating scenarios, we are very hopeful that the 5km limit is lifted. This limit makes boating opportunities very exclusive and only for those that live very close to their boat ramp, club or marina. It is not quite good enough.

The other thing from a business perspective that we are working toward is COVIDsafe boat purchase inspections. These, like real estate who have an exemption, can be done outdoors, one on one, by appointment, and COVIDsafe. Members that have other queries, concerns or suggestions should keep them coming to BIAV and we will see what we can do. We’ve made some good progress, and we thank government for this, and we certainly thank them for listening. However there is further to go and we will keep working on it for you.


BOATING & FISHING ALLOWED - BOAT RAMPS/JETTIES ALLOWED
02/10/20 6:00pm

The government has clarified that for Metropolitan Melbourne, boating and fishing are allowed, and boat ramps and other structures such as jetties and marinas can be utilised. Please see this wording on the government’s BBV website.

From 11:59pm on 27 September, metropolitan Melbourne entered the Second Step of its roadmap with some changes to recreational boating and fishing:

  • Individuals are able to go boating and fishing (powered and unpowered) within 5km of your home and a 2-hour time limit applies.

  • Everyone must continue to adhere to physical distancing of 1.5m. Group limits apply and wearing a face mask is also required.

  • Boat ramps and jetties are open.

FURTHER INFO ON THE BETTER BOATING VICTORIA HERE

LINK TO DHHS WEBSITE SPECIFIC TO BOATING AND FISHING AND EASING OF RESTRICTIONS


BOATING ALLOWED IN POWERED AND NON-POWERED VESSELS
30/09/20 12:30pm

As highlighted on Channel 9 News yesterday, on other media platforms, and through social media, the government has given the all-clear for boating. In doing so DHHS has removed the distinction between powered and non-powered. We are very pleased that the government has identified that boating can take place in a very COVIDsafe manner, and indeed that boating is ideally suited as an activity, and as exercise, in terms of social distancing.

This is therefore very good news for boaters and the industry.

It is very important to note that it must be within the persons 5km zone, take less than two hours, be alone or with family (or a max. of five from two households), follow the social distancing requirements including 1.5m, and be COVIDsafe.
 
There is however still some confusion that we are working through with government and that relates to facilities. We are hoping this will be clarified today and have advised government of how crucial that it is. As soon as more is known we will send a follow-up item. This will relate to the boat ramps, marinas, and other facility access, as this is currently unclear.

LINK TO DHHS WEBSITE SPECIFIC TO BOATING AND FISHING AND EASING OF RESTRICTIONS


MURRAY RIVER AMENDMENT FOR VICTORIAN RESIDENTS
30/09/20 2:00pm

The NSW Government has amended the Public Health (Border Control) Order 2020. The changes mean that all Victorian residents who are not covered by a Victorian Area Direction or a COVID Area of Concern (as specified by the Victorian Chief Health Officer) are able to use the Murray River as long as they do not disembark on the NSW side of the river. This would therefore include most of Regional Victoria but exclude Melbourne.

This amendment allows for Victorian residents, who have not been in a COVID-19 area of concern or subject to a Victoria Area Direction, to enter NSW for the purpose of accessing the Murray River only and not disembark on the NSW side.

Full article here.


FURTHER CLARITY ON EASING OF RESTRICTIONS
28/09/20 4:00pm

Further to yesterday’s announcement, there has been some further clarity provided by government. Some are still being sought.
 
Servicing - Types Included
Please note this wording as circulated yesterday –

Boat maintenance: marine and specialist mechanics permitted to operate when required for safe operation including scheduled/logbook inspections.

This morning government officials, via a video hook up, confirmed that this extends beyond the reference to mechanics, and indeed covers all boat maintenance type services that provide a service toward safe operation. We’ve asked for the wording to be slightly adjusted so it is even clearer. We do however have confirmation that it covers all servicing and maintenance that impacts the safety and the resulting safe operation. (It will not include cosmetic maintenance that does not relate to safe operation).
 
Servicing - Beyond 5km
In terms of the 5km factor –

  • People are expected to have their boats serviced within 5km.

  • However, for many reasons relating to specialist expertise, or knowledge of the specific make/model/type, this will not be possible.

  • In that case, the boat can be transported more than the 5km limit. This is the same for cars. It is permitted.

  • The government’s preference is that they be transported by the service provider, however, that is not mandatory. Just preferred.

Servicing - On Water Testing

  • If an on-water test relates to servicing, and the on-water test is a requirement of the servicing process, then yes, it would be permitted.

  • The on-water test would go toward the safety aspect of the service and that would add to the case that yes, it can take place.

  • It must be with a COVIDsafe plan and permitted workers of course.

  • The customer cannot attend.

Boating/Fishing
There has been a great deal of conjecture and confusion around this as –

  • Fishing is allowed – stated by the Premier yesterday.

  • Use of non-powered vessels is allowed – it already was prior to yesterday for paddle etc.

We are continuing to work with government to understand if this can relate to non-powered and powered vessels, so long as, under the current exercise rules, it is 5km from home and for no longer than two hours.

We have not been able to understand why this distinction has been made, and why there is a reference to non-powered. Nor can we find written confirmation of it. As a result, we have appealed to the Minister for clarity, in the hope that non-powered and powered can be treated the same as we can see no logic to separating them.

We will keep you posted.


EASING OF RESTRICTIONS - INCLUDES SERVICING
27/09/20 4:20pm

BIAV members will be aware that today the Premier made a series of COVID restriction announcements and progress to the Second Step of the Roadmap.

Click here to see the Statement from the Premier
Click here to see the full details of the Metro Melbourne Second Step
 
BIAV is pleased to advise, that with regard to the Servicing, Safety and Maintenance of vessels, the following wording has been provided – 

Boat maintenance: marine and specialist mechanics permitted to operate when required for safe operation including scheduled/logbook inspections.
 
As you would be aware, BIAV has campaigned for this outcome, and are relieved that this decision has been made. We thank the Minister Melissa Horne for championing this, as well as Gary Gaffney at BBV, and the various DJRP officials that also listened to our safety case and gave support.
 
BIAV will continue discussions over the next couple of days with the government, clarifying any of the finer points, and also working towards our next objectives in the areas of retail and then boating itself.
 
Fishing/Boating
Today's announcement also triggers the easing of restriction for recreational boating and fishing activities in metropolitan Melbourne with individuals able to go fishing and undertake boating activities on human-powered crafts only, within 5km of your home and a two-hour time limit applies. 
 
Whilst this is not ideal and does not allow for powerboating, it is a small step in the right direction.
 
We will work with government to push for a return to all forms of boating, with a possible timeframe for that being the Third Step revised date of 19 October. We will keep you posted.


RETAIL & BOATING COVID UPDATE
23/09/20 2:00pm

As well as working hard to see the return of servicing for boats, engines, and trailers, as detailed in the above item, BIAV also continues its quest to see restrictions eased for boating and retail. In terms of boating, the very minimum boating and fishing should be deemed as exercise.

And that being the case, should at least be allowed for up to two hours, and as close to home as possible (ideally within 5km). With the lowering of recent COVID numbers, we desperately hope that the premier and cabinet see it this way and make this change from the Second Step of the Roadmap, 28 September.


Boats are hard to sell with no touch and feel, so we are urging government to allow appointments only, one at a time, COVIDsafe pre-purchase inspections. Fingers crossed on this one. We are working through some other specific questions for members such as the fitting of engines, tour boat passenger numbers, warehousing, charter fishing permission, and a few others. We will keep you posted on all of these matters as we determinedly strive to survive as an industry in these tough times. 


SAFETY CONCERNS BEING IGNORED – CALL TO PREMIER AND PARLIAMENT
21/09/20 9:00am

The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is calling on the Premier, and notifying the entire Parliament, of a major safety risk that is developing as a result of vessel servicing not currently being permitted.  

Despite an overwhelming case and essential need to allow boat servicing to take place, it has fallen on ‘deaf ears’ at the Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS) level. BIAV and members are deeply concerned that DHHS, who appear to be making the decision are just not understanding what is at stake, nor the risks involved. 

BIAV are now asking that this be addressed by Premier and Cabinet to have this decision reversed, and if not immediately, then certainly for the September 28 Second Step of the COVID recovery Roadmap.  

A key message that was delivered to the government last Friday by the BIAV and its members was the imminent serious safety risk this decision presents. BIAV is calling on the Premier, and all members of the Victorian Parliament to consider the potential of this decision in line with potential industrial manslaughter considerations. If in their work, as elected officers, this obvious risk is ignored, and there are fatalities, we will ask them to consider the consequences. As an industry body BIAV clearly communicated to government their concern on potential fatalities if this decision is not overturned. 

The BIAV has worked very closely with government throughout the COVID period and has been fanatical in its support of COVIDsafe planning and practices across the industry. In this instance, however, the BIAV is deeply frustrated by the government’s willingness to allow a massive backlog of non-serviced vessels and the associated risk to life. The fact that Victoria has 198,000 registered vessels would indicate that approximately 16,000 need to be serviced per month, to maintain a safe fleet with regular annual servicing. There may already be a scenario where double this number is already backlogged due to the lockdowns so far. Further restrictions of servicing will only add to this number and further escalate the risks. The industry has a capacity issue and the shortage of skilled people to perform this work and catch up on the backlog will exacerbate the problem and escalate the risks. 

It is feared that people will be tempted to take their boat and families out on the water once restrictions ease, despite the lack of servicing, and this is a huge risk. As well as disablement likelihood and the associated risk to life, there are many other potential engines, hull, or system faults and failures that could occur if servicing and safety maintenance is not completed. These can range from fire, explosion, gas leak, capsize and sinking and are serious life and death concerns. 

Supporting the overwhelming case that this work must be completed is the situation that servicing has taken place for work-in-progress jobs and emergency and essential work vessels during stage 4 lockdown. This precedent indicates that servicing can be done in a COVIDsafe manner and the structure to do so is already in place and underway. Servicing can be supported by a completely contactless drop-off/pickup for those within 5km, or a COVIDsafe delivery system for those outside 5km. Servicing also has a very low worker per square metre factor. 

Please direct any media or further inquiries to 

Steve Walker     CEO                     0466 918368         stevew@biavic.com.au       
David Meehan  President          0437 055546         david.meehan@mercmarine.com 

Boating Industry Association Victoria (BIAV) 


COVID AND RESTRICTIONS
14/09/2020 12:00pm

BIAV members will be eager for answers and updates in relation to the easing of restrictions and how they relate to the boating industry.

Please be assured we are working closely with the government and are pushing for these outcomes. Our understanding is that Cabinet are meeting today in regards to Regional Victoria, and as early as later today, there could be some announcements made that will impact our regional members.
 
In terms of metro Melbourne and boating businesses, there has been an indication that Cabinet will be addressing things on Thursday and that we will know more by Friday. Our emphasis, as you know has been around servicing and retail from a business perspective, and more widely, to get boating back on the water.
 
The Board and staff of BIAV are acutely aware how anxious our members are about this. We will be in daily contact with the government and will advise you as soon as anything is known.


STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS YESTERDAY
14/09/2020 12:00pm


The Premier yesterday announced $3b of funding and tax relief for businesses. 
Click on this Link for Details
 
There is a third round of the Business Support Grants and this time they are between $10k to $20k depending in your payroll size. Subscribe to the Business Victoria Update newsletter if you’d like to be alerted when applications open.
 
There are also opportunities across Licensed Hospitality which may help some of our members that are clubs, a voucher program to assist sole traders and small businesses in building their digital capability, a package to help Victorian exporters get their products to market and establish new trade channels, as well as further Waivers and deferrals such as payroll tax deferrals for the full 2020-21 financial year.


AWAITING COVID ANSWERS
09/09/20 4:00pm

BIAV members will be eager to hear more about COVID restrictions and getting back to work. Please be assured that we are in daily contact with government as we try to understand what is allowed and what work can take place. This extends of course to getting boating and fishing back on the water state wide. We are making as strong a case as possible to see progress in these areas. 

As soon as any answers are known, particularly in the servicing and retail areas we will let you know straight away. Meanwhile, some links to keep an eye on -

Business Victoria Website | Small Business Victoria Newsletter | DHHS Website


COVID ROADMAP - PREMIER ANNOUNCEMENT
07/09/20 12:00pm

BIAV members will no doubt be across the Premier’s announcement yesterday and may have seen these Roadmap documents.

BIAV shares the total frustration of the many politicians, business leaders and other industry bodies that we have heard from, with regard to the roadmap, and the strain that it will place on the boating and other industries. Not to mention the strain on the community.

We will however continue to work with our Minister Melissa Horne, Better Boating Victoria, the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions, as well as DHHS to make the best possible interpretation of things. We will learn over the next couple of days what has changed from a business/trading perspective, and what is possible, and update our members as soon as possible.

Victorian Roadmap For Reopening -


STAGE 4 TRANSITION - HIGH HOPES
03/09/20 5:00pm

All BIAV members will be very eager to see what Premier Daniel Andrews announces on Sunday with regard to coming out of COVID stage 4. We are all eager to see COVIDsafe relaxing of business and boating restrictions, and you may agree, that this is a massive under-statement.

BIAV is proactively working with government with regards to this and is aiming to see the best possible COVIDsafe decisions for both business and boating. These direct dealings have been with the Minister Melissa Horne, as well as with senior officials at Better Boating Victoria, DHHS and DJPR. Twenty BIAV members took part in a brief roundtable video meeting yesterday (2/9), along with the Minister and these officials, and we thank them for doing so, along with our President David Meehan, CEO Steve Walker and Advocacy Manager Ben Scullin. A submission has been prepared on your behalf that lays out a sensibly staged plan to maximise what ‘stage’ businesses can move to, under the proposed ‘traffic lights’ system. The submission also calls for a staged, yet immediate return to all Victorian waters for boating, in COVIDsafe ways. An extensive rationale for this has been provided as part of the submission.

We eagerly await these announcements from the Premier and will keep BIAV members updated as soon as anything is known.


 

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