Permit clarification provided ahead of Melbourne business closures

As Melbourne heads into Stage 4 restrictions, under which workplaces must be closed unless the workplace is part of a permitted activity, or all employees are working from home, further confirmation has been provided in relation to a permit system, which will determine which members of the community are able to be out of their homes as a result of their employment.

• the organisation is on the list of permitted activities;
• the employee is working in an approved category for on-site work; and,
• the employee cannot work from home.

• they test positive to coronavirus (COVID-19) and are required to self-isolate; or
• they are a close contact of someone who has tested positive.

• name, ABN, company address and trading name
• the name and date of birth of the employee
• the employee’s regular hours and place of work
• to meet all eligibility criteria, including that the business is a permitted activity
• to meet all relevant legal obligations
• to have a COVID-19 safe plan in place
• to authorise a person or people to issue the worker permit.

• • Employers must use this template for all worker permits issued under this scheme.

1. • Businesses must get an authorised person to sign the worker permit. This person might be the CEO, a HR manager, an operations manager or anyone else that is suitable.
   • They must be accountable for the details they provide.
   • They may be contacted by Victoria Police or other enforcement agencies to confirm the details.

1. • You can email or text the worker permit to your employee.
   •  An employee may travel to work without a worker permit once to get their first permit.