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Circuit breaker restrictions and information for businesses

31 May 2021

The Victorian Government has announced a move to circuit breaker restrictions from 11:59 pm Thursday 27 May to 11:59pm on Thursday 3 June.

From 11:59 pm Thursday 27 May, there are five reasons to leave home: 

  • authorised work
  • food and supplies 
  • care and caregiving 
  • exercise, for up to two hours and with one other person 
  • getting vaccinated. 

For a detailed overview of the changes, please see the summary of circuit breaker restrictions for how we work and the authorised business and authorised worker list.

For more information, businesses can go to coronavirus.vic.gov.au or call the Business Victoria hotline on 13 22 15. 

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