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Victoria ‘well-placed’ to further ease restrictions

During a press conference this morning, Premier Daniel Andrews said Victoria was “well-placed” to receive some very significant announcements about further easing of restrictions.

“Two days into the week since we first announced changes on Sunday, I think we’re well placed to reach the point on the weekend where we can talk more and possibly bring forward some of those changes that were slated for November 1,” Mr Andrews said.

“That’s very good news, I would have thought, and hopefully Victorians feel that real sense of pride in themselves because I certainly feel a sense of pride in them for everything that they have done and I’m sure will continue to do to stay safe and to stay open.”

On Sunday, Mr Andrews announced a raft of eased measures, including allowing up to 10 people to attend in-person auctions, and allowing commercial real estate inspections in Melbourne.

“This decision is recognition that the real estate profession can be trusted to conduct inspections and auctions in a safe and responsible manner,”  REIV President Leah Calnan said in reaction to the news.

“We have done so previously, and will continue to do so for the benefit of all Victorians.”

Monday only saw one new locally-acquired case of COVID-19, which Mr Andrews said may not even be counted, as this person had previously tested positive to COVID.

This is the lowest number the state has recorded for 133 days.

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Nathan Jolly

Nathan Jolly was an in-house journalist with Elite Agent. He worked with the company from July 2020 to December 2020.