Industry in Focus
INDUSTRY STATUS:
METRO MELBOURNE CAN OPERTE UNDER STRICT CLICK AND COLLECT GOVERNMENTS CURRENT DIRECTION STAGE 4
REGIONAL VICTORIA from 11:59pm 16.9.2020, regional communities will progress to the Third Step of the reopening roadmap.
NOT VALID DURING STAGE 4 LOCK DOWN (Metro Melbourne).
THIS IS A GUIDE FOR REGIONAL VICTORIA ONLY AND YOU SHOULD REFER TO THE DHHS WEBISTE FOR FULL INFORMATION.
The Caravan Industry is OPEN with key restrictions and operating requirements, you must understand and ahere to them. HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR COVIDSAFE PLAN?
Caravan Industry Victoria members fall into one of the current categories.
- Suppliers - METRO AND REGIONAL with Strict Operating Requirements.
- Manufacturers - METRO & REGIONAL OPEN with Strict Operating Requirements inclding a COVID Safe Plan .
- Dealers - METRO OPEN click and collect ONLY. REGIONAL OPEN with Strict Operating Requirements and COVID Safe Plan. Metro Estimated Re-Opening in line with Road Map- 28 Oct 2020
- Retailers - METRO OPEN click and collect ONLY. REGIONAL OPEN with Strict Operating Requirements and COVID Safe Plan. Metro Estimated Re-Opening in line with Road Map- 28 Oct 2020
- Service and Repairs -METRO AND REGIONAL OPEN with Strict Operating Requirements.
- Caravan Parks - METRO CLOSED. REGIONAL OPEN with Strict Operating Requirements. TBC by DHHS and Vic Parks
- Border Closures (Freight and Transportation of Stock) - Open with Strict Operating Requirements.
Based on the rules above and in line with the Premier and DHHS, you MUST have a COVID SAFE PLAN.
Businesses must make adjustments to their business, for example, any work on a caravan only one person can be inside at any one time. How to engage with Social Distancing
Caravan and RV Manufacturers
Metro Melbourne & Regional Victoria: Caravan and RV manufacturers are now able to open with strict guides- ensure you referr to the DHHS website. However the facilitation of social distancing measures of at least 1.5 metres between persons should be applied and appropriate cleaning and hygiene practices should continue in order to limit the potential spread of the virus.
Retailers (including Caravan and RV dealers, accessories and camping equipment suppliers)
Metro Melbourne Open- Click and Collect ONLY.
Regional Victoria: Retailers such as Caravan and RV dealers, accessories and camping equipment suppliers are now able to open. However the facilitation of social distancing measures of at least 1.5 metres between persons should be applied and appropriate cleaning and hygiene practices should continue in order to limit the potential spread of the virus.
Caravan and RV Repairers
Metro Melbourne Open with strict operating procedures and requirements.
Regional Victoria: Caravan and RV repairers are are now able to open. However the facilitation of social distancing measures of at least 1.5 metres between persons should be applied and appropriate cleaning and hygiene practices should continue in order to limit the potential spread of the virus.. However, if any repairers have an onsite cafe for staff or customers they can continue to trade but they will be limited to take-away and/or delivery. In addition, encouragement and facilitation of social distancing measures of at least 1.5 metres between persons should be applied and appropriate cleaning and hygiene practices should continue in order to limit the potential spread of the virus.
Caravan Parks
Metro Melbourne Closed:
Regional Victoria; Caravan parks can open under strict operating requirements. Click here for more information or visit vicparks.com.au.
Border Closures (Freight and Transportation of Stock)
Essential Guide To Borders for Freight and Heavy vehicles: Click Here
Victoria (last updated 12.10.2020)
Right now there is no closure or restrictions on Victoria’s borders. Non-essential domestic travel is restricted.Key services, like health, freight and logistics – including those that travel across state’s borders, will continue. If there are concerns about potential variation in state decisions that may impact what is open on one side of the borders and what may be on the other, people should visit www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/travel-restrictions-coronavirus, where they can find regularly-updated information about what is restricted in Victoria.
New South Wales (last updated 12.10.2020)
NSW has temporarily imposed border restrictions with Victoria to contain the spread of COVID-19. Only persons authorised under the public health order may enter NSW. Click to find out more.Anyone who has been in Victoria in the past 14 days (an “affected person”) must not enter NSW unless: They hold a current entry permit, and/or they are authorised to enter under the Border Control Order.
People entering NSW generally will have to obtain a NSW border entry permit and comply with the conditions on the permit or specific conditions in the Border Control Order (e.g. returning NSW residents have to self-isolate).
More Information:
New South Wales Government: NSW-Victoria border restrictions
New South Wales Government & Service NSW: Border zone address check
New South Wales Health: NSW Health Self-Isolation Guidelines
Australian Capital Terriorty (last updated 12.10.2020)
Under a Public Health Direction, anyone (other than ACT residents) travelling into the ACT from Victoria will be denied entry to the ACTunless they are granted an exemption by ACT Health.
You should apply for an exemption as early as possible, and at least 72 hours before your intended travel date, wherever possible.
ACT residents will be able to return home from Victoria, but they will be required to enter quarantine until 14 days after leaving Victoria, and must notify ACT Health of their intention to return.During your quarantine period, you must closely monitor yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested if symptoms develop, no matter how mild.
More information >>here<<
Northern Territory(last updated 12.10.2020)
Northern Territory Travel Restrictions are if you are intending to travel to the NT from an identified coronavirus hotspot you are strongly urged to reconsider your plans; likewise if you a Territorian intending to travel to a hotspot you are advised not to.Anyone arriving into the NT from a hotspot must do 14 days mandatory supervised quarantine at their own cost.
More information >>here<<
Queensland(last updated 12.10.2020)
From noon, July 10, visitors from Victoria will no longer gain access or be able to quarantine in Queensland.
There are exemptions from quarantine for essential specialist workers, as well as for health, legal or compassionate grounds. Queensland’s Chief Health Officer can also grant exemptions in exceptional circumstances. Very few exemptions will be granted. Truck drivers carrying freight will require a border pass renewed every seven days. It is strongly recommended that Queenslanders do not travel to Victoria. Queensland residents returning from Victoria will gain access, but they must quarantine in a hotel for 14 days at their expense.
Queensland Border Restrictions: Click for more information
South Australia (last updated 12.10.2020)
South Australia Border Restrictions: Click for more information
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development: COVID-19 and primary industries
Tasmania(last updated 12.10.2020)
Tasmanian Border Restrictions: Click for more information
Western Australia(last updated 12.10.2020)
Western Australia Border Restrictions: Click for more information
More information about Australian State and Territory Border Closures can be found here: www.interstatequarantine.org.au/state-and-territory-border-closures/