From 8 July, metropolitan Melbourne (see the 31 local government areas listed by the Victorian government here) and those in the Mitchell Shire returned to 'Stage 3' restrictions as set by the Victorian Government. This period will last for at least six weeks.

As such, Motorsport Australia advises that competitors based in those regions will be unable to compete in events as leaving their house to compete would breach the stay at home orders issued. Events based in metropolitan Melbourne and those in the Mitchell Shire will also not be permitted to proceed.

Motorsport status: Motorsport events in unaffected parts of regional Victoria may be permitted by Motorsport Australia, assuming they can comply with the Return To Race strategy, and Victorian Government restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire.

From 13 June, with a 4 square metre rule applied, community centres, including their recreational facilities can reopen.

From 1 July, adult community sport may resume, while sporting events at outdoor venues with a maximum capacity of 40,000 will be allowed up to 25 per cent of their normal capacity.

Motorsport status: Motorsport events are being permitted by Motorsport Australia, assuming they can comply with the Return To Race strategy.

From 19 June, all public gatherings (except for the hospitality sector) will be set at one person per 4 square metres for each indoor and outdoor space, up to a maximum of 100 people (including staff, trainers and spectators).

Motorsport status:  Motorsport events may be permitted by Motorsport Australia, assuming they can comply with the Return To Race strategy.

From Friday 3 July 2020, noon, sport, recreation and fitness organisations following an Industry COVID Safe Plan can resume their activities, including competition and contact on the field of play. 

Outdoor activities are required to implement physical distancing off the field of play and indoor venues permitted to host one person per four square metres. More events will also be allowed, opening up participation opportunities even more.

Border Updates
From 3 July, noon, Queensland’s borders will remain closed to anyone who has been in Victoria within the past 14 days, regardless of whether they are a Queensland resident or non-Queensland resident.

From 10 July 2020, noon, any person from New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory, may enter Queensland subject to completing and signing a border declaration. Further information about border restrictions are available here.

If any person entering Queensland from whatever place has spent time in any local government area in Victoria during the past 14 days, they will be subject to mandatory hotel quarantine.

Motorsport status: Grassroots motorsport may be permitted from 1 June, subject to compliance with the Return To Race strategy

From 19 June, the number of people allowable in a room (or a group outside) within a venue will increase to 75 - providing 1 person per 4 square metres can be accommodated.  This will apply to training or competition groups.

The total number of people allowed in a venue will increase to 300 providing 1 person per 4 square metres can be accommodated.  Again this will apply to all people, indoor and outdoor who are gathered at a club.

From 29 June, there will be no room or venue limit. A density requirement of 1 person per 4 square metres will apply. Return To Race requirements will still apply.

From 20 July, border restrictions will be lifted and there will no requirement to self-isolate upon entry to South Australia.

Motorsport status: Motorsport events are being permitted by Motorsport Australia, assuming they can comply with the Return To Race strategy.

From 6 June, limits on non-work gatherings raised to 100 people - plus outdoor venues with multiple/divided spaces may have up to 300 people (up to 100 people in each space).

From 27 June, restrictions will be relaxed further:

• all existing gathering limits and the 100/300 rule removed
• gathering limits only determined by WA’s reduced 2sqm rule
• Motorsport events will still be required to meet requirements set out in Return To Race

Motorsport status: Motorsport events are now being permitted by Motorsport Australia, assuming they can comply with the above and the Return To Race strategy.

From 15 May, organised motorsport can resume with appropriate social distancing and other requirements as advised.

Motorsport status: Motorsport events are being permitted by Motorsport Australia, assuming they can comply with the Return To Race strategy.

From 26 June, restrictions will be further relaxed in Tasmania:

• 500 people allowed in an undivided space outdoors
• Maximum density limit is one person per 2 square metres
• Motorsport Australia's Return To Race requirements will still apply

Motorsport status: Motorsport events can now resume, in line with Tasmania's restrictions and the Motorsport Australia Return To Race strategy.