The Commonwealth Government welcomes the announcement by the Victorian Premier to ease restrictions from 11.59pm on Tuesday.
\nVictorians have worked hard and sacrificed a lot to get to this point. We thank them for their patience and perseverance.
\nToday\u2019s announcement is a reflection of the dedication and effort of Victorians – taking the next step to reopen Victorian society and the state\u2019s economy.
\nAfter a long winter, there is light at the end of the tunnel for Victorians.
\nAs we said yesterday – Victorians have made great progress in reducing the rate of COVID-19 infections from the second wave outbreak in Victoria.
\nThe new National Framework to reopen by Christmas is a clear and transparent, three step national plan which provides the Australian community and businesses with a way forward where Australians can live and work in a COVID Normal Australia, ensuring that we maintain strong health protections and minimise job losses and mental health impacts.
\nUnder the new \u2018National Framework\u2019 released last week, Victoria is now moving towards Step 1 – an important step on the pathway to COVID Normal.
\nAustralia has been a world leader in fighting the virus to save lives and to save livelihoods and with today\u2019s announcement, we look forward to Victoria continuing to make progress on the path to reopening and joining the rest of the country at Steps 2 and 3 in the national plan.
\nIt will be important for the Victorian Government to provide even more clarity to Victorians in the coming days and where restrictions do not have a health basis that they are removed quickly.
\nWe congratulate Victorians – this was the announcement that they were expecting and one they have worked hard to achieve.
\nIt is important for Victoria to safely open and stay safely open.
\nThe Prime Minister and Premiers Berejiklian, Marshall and Andrews will continue to take advice regarding hard border restrictions.
\nThe Commonwealth Government will continue to support Victoria through this crisis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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