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Victorians are now permitted to host gatherings of up to 30 people in their homes and are no longer required to wear a mask in many public settings as the state further eases its coronavirus
restrictions. The changes are set to take Victoria through a "COVID normal' summer. Here is a breakdown of the state's latest rule changes: Masks are only required by law on
public transport, in ride-shares or taxis and in retail settings such as supermarkets, shopping centres, department stores and indoor markets. People must still carry masks with them at all
times. Premier Daniel Andrews said he strongly encouraged everyone to wear one whenever they weren't able to socially distance, despite it no longer being mandatory. "You will be
able to have from midnight tonight, 30 visitors from multiple households to your home over the course of the day — not 30 for lunch and 30 for dinner: 30 across the day," Mr Andrews
said yesterday. Residents of the household and infants aged under a year are excluded from the tally. HOSPITALITY Hospitality venues are allowed to host more people, with a cap on numbers
replaced by a limit of one person per two-square-metres. There is no density limit for small venues with under 25 patrons, however QR codes for contact tracing is now mandatory. Venues are
no longer required to do seated service only, with nightclubs and wedding venues allowed to host 50 people and a one person per four-square metre rule rule in place. Retail and beauty
services can also operate under a two-square metre rule, so long as patrons records are recorded electronically. The same rules applies to community facilities such as libraries, RSLs, and
community halls. Gyms can operate under a four-square-metre rule, with a maximum of 50 people at indoor exercise classes and 100 outdoors. Indoor pools must follow the one person per four
square-metre rule and outdoor pools one person per two square-metres. ENTERTAINMENT Indoor and outdoor entertainment venues can now seat up to 75 people in a fixed-seat capacity, with a
maximum of 1000 people — however, there is not yet clarity on rules for larger major sporting events. WEDDINGS/FUNERALS There are no attendee caps on weddings or funerals, but a one-person
per two square-metre rule applies and up to 30 people are allowed at a private residence. Up to 50 people are allowed on a dancefloor at a venue, but must adhere to the one person per four
square-metre rule. No restrictions number or time limits of visits, but anyone experiencing symptoms of coronavirus, close contacts and returned international travellers are banned from
visiting a hospital. TOURISM AND ACCOMMODATION Bookings are restricted to the private gathering limit, meaning the person or household booking the accommodation can have up to 30 visitors.
There is no cap on tour groups but masks must be worn on tour transport. WORKPLACES The new year will see more people return to workplaces, with office-based businesses allowed to have up to
50 per cent of staff on-site from January 11. Currently, only a quarter of workers are allowed on site. Public sector workers — who have so far been required to continue to work — can also
begin a gradual return to offices. From January 11, up to 25 per cent of public sector employees will be allowed on-site and from February 8, this will move to 50 per cent.