Anyone trying to leave Melbourne without a reasonable reason will now be fined $4957. 9News
Police will also step up checks on buses and trains, targeting anyone trying to hop a ride out of the city."They'd love to have visitors, but they love being virus free a lot more," Premier Daniel Andrews said yesterday.Restrictions across regional Victoria have now eased, with residents there allowed to leave their homes whenever they want to.
Outdoor gathering limits will increase to 10 people and five visitors will be allowed in homes as long as they are from a nominated household.Indoor venues can open with a cap of 10 seated patrons per space, while at outdoor venues, there will be a cap of 50 seated patrons per space. Schools will open up for Term 4 through a staggered start, while weddings, funerals, religious gatherings, community sport and real estate auctions can also resume – with strict limits in place.
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