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More Victorians who were stuck in Sydney will be allowed to return home after 25 local government areas are downgraded to orange zones. Here's what's new, as well as some common questions answered.
How Victoria s new coronavirus traffic light system for border restrictions works
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Practically everyone who wants to travel to Victoria from interstate needs to apply for a permit.
Premier Daniel Andrews described the new process as a commonsense traffic light system that will make it easier to understand the rules based on where you are.
Here is how the permit system works.
What s new?
Under this new system, everyone across Australia bar border bubble residents needs to apply for a permit via Service Victoria.