MBV wishes to advise members that announcements were made this week on the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. 

As of 6pm on Friday 18 February 2022, construction sites were no longer required to use the QR Code check-in requirements, given construction sites are not defined as an open premise. 

As of 11.59pm Friday 25 February 2022, masks will no longer be needed in most Victorian indoor settings. The public health recommendation for Victorians to work or study from home will also be removed.  

The public health recommendation for Victorians to work or study from home will also been removed.   

Masks will only be required indoors in the following circumstances unless an exemption applies: 

- People on public transport, in taxis and rideshare, on planes, and indoors at an airport. 
- People are working or visiting hospitals, and indoor areas at care facilities. 
- Workers in hospitality, retail and the court system. 
- Workers at justice and prisons. 
- Students in year three or above at primary school and workers at early childhood centres and primary schools (masks can be removed in secondary school). 
- People working indoors at an event with more than 30,000 people attending.  
- In special circumstances, such as if you have COVID-19 or are a close contact and you’re leaving home. 

Masks are recommended for other workers serving or facing the public, such as if you are at reception, meeting guests or serving customers. 

The announcement follows the unveiling of a $200 million stimulus package aimed at encouraging Victorians to get out to dining, hospitality, entertainment, and tourism destinations, and the easing of QR code check-in requirements in some settings. 

 Master Builders Victoria has worked closely with the Victorian Government on behalf of our members, and we are delighted to see these mask changes following our continued advocacy. 

Further details on the new restrictions coming into place will be published online at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au from 11.59pm on Friday (25 February 2022).