Victoria’s path out of COVID-19 lockdown – quick reference guides
By Liam Petterson, The Conversation; Michael Hopkin, The Conversation, and Wes Mountain, The Conversation
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton on...
How long will I have to wear a mask? Can single people visit a...
By Liam Petterson, The Conversation and Sunanda Creagh, The Conversation
The Victorian government’s roadmap out of pandemic lockdowns includes new provisions for single people living...
New Taskforce: Streamlined pathways to Australian permanent residency for businesses and talented individuals
A new taskforce that brings together experts from across the Commonwealth, States and Territories as well as the private sector has been created as...
Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne metro extended to 28 September
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews today announced the Government's plan for easing coronavirus restrictions in the state.
The Premier started off his announcement about a roadmap...
Multicultural awards set to recognise outstanding Victorians
The Victorian Government and the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) is set to honour people and organisations that have greatly contributed to the state’s multiculturalism.
Minister for...
Explainer: what is a ‘state of disaster’ and what powers does it confer?
By Anne Twomey, University of Sydney
A “state of disaster” has been declared for the whole of Victoria from 6pm, Sunday August 2, for a...
How did we get to stage 4 in Melbourne and what new restrictions are...
By Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declared that metropolitan Melbourne is now on “stage 4” restrictions as new cases...
Takeaway coffee allowed, but no wandering through Bunnings: here’s why Melbourne’s new business restrictions...
By Philip Russo, Monash University and Brett Mitchell, University of Newcastle
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced sweeping changes to businesses across metropolitan Melbourne, including...
Do I need a referral for a COVID-19 test? What happens if you test...
By Trent Yarwood, The University of Queensland
As COVID-19 cases surge in Victoria and NSW, authorities have again urged anyone with symptoms, including cough, fever,...
Nine Melbourne tower blocks put into ‘hard lockdown’ – what does it mean, and...
By Philip Russo, Monash University
The Victorian government’s decision to “close and contain” nine public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne represents a significant...