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Can gardeners work? Yes.

We think it's safe to say that lawn mowing and gardening will continue being out in the workforce from here on. Go to the authorised workers list published by the DHHS to see the latest updates on who can work. Gardeners are considered "Outdoor Maintenance Work" and are authorised to work with a workers permit and with covid safe measures in place.

Here's a helpful link to the coronavirus.vic.gov.au FAQs that explains gardeners fall under the "outdoor maintenance" title.

Can gardeners work?

Can gardeners work? Yes they can!

There are no changes to outdoor maintenance workers according to the authorised workers list published by the DHHS. Meaning gardeners are still authorised to work with a workers permit and with covid safe measures in place.

Here's a link to the coronavirus.vic.gov.au FAQs that explains gardeners fall under the "outdoor maintenance" title.

Outdoor workers are still permitted

There was some whispers that Dan Andrews had said that gardening door to door is not allowed during yesterday's conference. However, upon checking the authorised providers list (updated today) still shows that outdoor maintenance work is allowed.

This means that YES we can still operate.

For gardeners: Download the permit here

No changes to solo outdoor workers

Even though regional now has the same restrictions as Melbourne, there is no change in the rules for lawn mowing and gardening as we still fall under the "Authorised Provider" list provided by the Victorian Government. Visit the coronavirus website for the list of authorised workers.

This means that YES we can still operate.

For gardeners: Download the permit here

Lockdown #6.2: Increased restrictions until September 2

UPDATED:

For now there seems to be no change in the rules for lawn mowing and gardeners. We are still listed as an "Authorised Provider" on coronavirus website - which was reviewed and updated today.

This means that YES we can still operate with an authorised workers permit.

Lockdown #6: Gardeners are now permitted

As of today, gardeners are now permitted to work during the current restrictions and fall within the "Authorised Provider List", for both Regional Vic and Metro Melbourne so long as COVID Safe measures are in place:

Is lawn mowing and gardening permitted?

Yes! With COVID safe measures such as:

- Face masks must be worn at all times

- Social distancing to be maintained

- Solo operators (Melbourne metro only)

"Solo outdoor services where physical distancing can be maintained at all times. The following businesses with an ABN: 

• Outdoor maintenance, repairs, cleaning and other building work, including at occupied premises."

Authorised workers and providers information is found here:

Lockdown #6: 7 day strict snap lockdown

The Victorian State Government along with the Department of Health and Human Services has just announced that all of Victoria will be going into strict lockdowns as of 8pm tonight for 7 days or until further notice. As stated by the Victorian Government, today's lockdown is exactly the same as our previous 2 snap style lockdowns.

Mowbuddy has rung the coronavirus hotline (1800 675 398) and this is the information we were given so far. It is ever changing and we will update our information as soon as we can if anything has changed!

Is lawn mowing and gardening permitted?

We will not be able to service occupied / residential properties for the time being.

Restrictions timeframe:

From 8pm 05/08/2021 - 11:59pm 12/08/2021 (or until further notice).

Lockdown #5: Extended for another 7 days, however outdoor maintenance work is permitted

Is lawn mowing and gardening permitted?

Yes! So long as social distancing can be maintained.

Restrictions timeframe:

For lawn mowing and gardening it ends 11:59pm tonight!

Overall restrictions remain in place and are extended to 11:59pm, 27/07/2021 (or until further notice).

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The Premier today announced 7 additional days to Victoria's current restrictions. However, there are some changes made to the authorised worker list.

"Minor changes will be made to the Authorised Premises and Authorised Worker List to include services that operate solely outdoors where physical distancing can be maintained at all times". For more information visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au authorised worker list

Lockdown #5: New restrictions in place for all of Victoria

Is lawn mowing and gardening permitted?

Unfortunately no.

Restrictions timeframe:

From 11:59pm 15/07/2021 - 11:59pm 20/07/2021 (or until further notice)

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The Victorian State Government along with the Department of Health and Human Services has just announced that all of Victoria will be going into strict lockdowns as of 11:59pm 15 July 2021 for 5 days or until further notice. As stated by the Victorian Government, today's lockdown is exactly the same as our last lockdown which means lawn mowing and gardening is not permitted.

View the Premier's statement

Table of restrictions - July 15 2021