As members would be aware, the Victorian Premier last week (Sunday, 6 September 2020) announced an update to the COVID-19 Stage 4 restrictions and a 'roadmap to reopening via safe, steady and sustainable steps'. 
 
Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) and the Australian Peak Shippers Association have since received the latest Victorian Freight and Logistics Industry Update dated September 11 2020 which provides further information about the announcement.   

Yesterday (Sunday, 13 September 2020) a further announcement was made by the Victorian Premier in relation to industry support.

This component of the package may be of added interest to exporting members  "Exports are vital to Victoria's economy – contributing 12 per cent to Victoria's GSP and 330,000 Victorian jobs. That's why we're launching a $15.7 million export recovery package to address logistics and supply chain issues caused by the pandemic, and establish new export channels. Businesses will be connected to international markets through virtual trade missions as well as assistance to adapt their export strategies to respond to the rapidly changing global market."

For further information:

• Please visit the Victorian Government's COVID-19 Restrictions Roadmap website  
• Refer to our 'State of Emergency' Frequently Asked Questions page.
•  we recommend that members direct specific enquiries to freightvictoria@transport.vic.gov.au 

Stay tuned for the latest FTA/APSA Coronavirus update ...

Sal Milici - Head of Border and Biosecurity FTA / APSA