Changes to COVID-19 restrictions for Victoria from tonight

Restrictions in regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne will ease from 11.59pm tonight (Thursday 24 June), and changes will remain in place for at least two weeks. Read the full announcement here.   Updated table of restrictions   Summary of changes to restrictions for regional Victoria Work from home requirement removed. Retail: Density quotient of 1…

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Circuit Breaker Business Support Package

The Victorian Government has launched a $250 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package. Read the full statement here. Support is available to small to medium businesses and sole traders affected by current circuit breaker restrictions, including operators in the hospitality, retail, events and creative industries.   1. Business Costs Assistance Program  The program provides $2,500…

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COVID-19 Circuit Breaker Restrictions for Victoria from 11:59pm, 27 May

Following the Victorian Government’s recent announcement regarding Victoria moving to circuit breaker restrictions from 11:59pm tonight, Tourism North East is reviewing all current marketing activity and will adjust any travel messages to reflect the current restrictions. Please familiarise yourself with the circuit breaker restrictions including the five reasons to leave home, masks mandatory everywhere outside…

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New Fine For Businesses Flouting QR Code Requirements

On Thursday 13 May, the Victorian Government announced Victorian businesses found intentionally flouting the Chief Health Officer’s rules – such as the requirement to use QR Code systems – will be slapped with a new $1,652 on-the-spot fine. Venues and facilities are required to maintain an electronic record-keeping system for all visitors – which is…

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SKILL UP AT INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS

TNE offers a range of FREE industry and product development sessions aimed at helping regional businesses enhance their tourism offering.  Please register now to secure a position. Here’s what’s coming up across the region this month: Future Trends Industry Workshops Join Tourism North East for a hands on, interactive workshop that brings to life global…

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Alert for Business Operators

High Country businesses should be on the alert to emails from a Queensland-based company, Victoria Tourism, recently prosecuted and fined for sending unsolicited invoices to operators for tourism business listings on their site. The company’s listings are completely unconnected to ATDW listings linked to Tourism Australia, Visit Victoria, Victoria’s High Country and Destination sites, but…

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TNE Roadshow 2017

The TNE team will be heading out on a roadshow to key locations throughout the region in February 2017. These sessions are designed for tourism operators with limited contact with TNE who are looking to enhance their understanding of: • Who TNE is and its role within the local and Australian tourism landscape • The…

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