The Victorian Government has announced that density limits, dancefloor and QR Code restrictions are set to ease from 6pm Friday, 18 February 2022.  Density quotients of one person per two square metres in place at hospitality and entertainment venues will be removed. Indoor dancefloors at these venues can also re-open.

The QR code check-in requirements will no longer be required at retail venues, schools (including childcare and early childhood) and for employees at many workplaces. QR code check-in and vaccination check requirements will remain in settings such as hospitality and entertainment venues. 

COVIDSafe measures are being extended in schools and early childhood settings until the end of Term 1. This will include rapid antigen surveillance testing and the delivery of air purifiers in schools.

To read the new settings, visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria | Coronavirus Victoria

It is mandatory for every Victorian business to have a COVIDSafe Plan.

A COVIDSafe Plan helps businesses maintain a COVIDSafe environment and prepare for a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 in the workplace. For more information on COVIDSafe Plan's click here.

A new COVIDSafe Plan template is available to help you reduce the risk of COVID‑19 at your business. The updated template helps you document how you will manage COVID‑19 in the workplace.

The Victorian Government is offering a free support service for small to medium businesses to ensure your COVIDSafe Plan is up to date and reflects current COVIDSafe Settings.

• Information forums: Provide updates on the latest COVIDSafe Plan information and mandatory requirements, as well as tips on how to implement the Plan in your business.
• Workshops (optional): Available for forum participants who would like more help or advice.

Complete this registration form to attend one of the upcoming information forums.

• Tuesday, 22 February (2.00 pm)
• Thursday, 24 February (10.00 am)
• Tuesday, 1 March (2:00pm)
• Thursday 3 March (10.00am)

The Enabling Tourism Fund supports regional and rural Victorian tourism projects to reach investment-ready status.

The fund delivers grants up to $500,000 per project – with a minimum funding amount of $20,000 per project – for activities such as feasibility studies, master planning and business case development.

Applications close on 4 March 2022. 

For more information and to apply, visit business.gov.au

Victorian Tourism Industry Council has registrations open to attend the Tourism on the Other Side: Shaping our Vision for 2022 and Beyond conference, on Tuesday 22 February 2022. This is an opportunity to help shape VTIC's advocacy agenda and election priorities for the year ahead.

Tickets can be purchased to attend live at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre or to attend online to watch the live stream. 

To find out more, visit Victoria Tourism Industry Council (vtic.com.au) 

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