Daniel Andrews stated that he had no comment on mask mandates on public transportation, following the announcements by NSW and SA that they will be repealed.
Victoria commuters will continue to be required to wear masks on public transportation, as Premier Daniel Andrews has stated that no decision has been made to eliminate them.
The government of Mr. Andrews is examining the future of the mask requirement after New South Wales and South Australia repealed the rules.’
However, the state’s chief executive informed reporters on Tuesday that no decision has been taken on the elimination of the requirement.
“The mandatory (isolation) durations were recently modified by the national cabinet,” he stated.
We’re all looking at these guidelines, but I don’t have any announcements concerning masks to make today. However, you can rest certain that we’re investigating these and all COVID requirements.
Victoria, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory are the only remaining jurisdictions that require the use of face masks on public transportation.
Since the beginning of September, more than 100 fines have been issued for noncompliance on public transportation in Victoria.
It was recently discovered that more than 100 compliance-related fines had been issued on public transit in Victoria since the beginning of September (STOCK, young woman wearing face mask on public transport)
During the same time period, authorized officials interacted with more than 181,268 passengers as part of a crackdown against the spread of COVID-19.
Under Victoria’s pandemic rules, travelers on all types of public transportation are expected to wear a fitting face mask covering their nose and mouth, unless they have a valid exemption.
Adults are fined $100 for failing or refusing to use a fitting mask on public transportation.
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to decline, the national cabinet has agreed to end mask requirements for domestic flights beginning September 9.
At the conclusion of winter, the Victorian government likewise lifted its work-from-home suggestion.