Melbourne pubs, restaurants and retailers in 30-hour race to reopen

Hawthorn cafe owner Dave Makin said the Premier's announcement was exciting for his staff.

"We have basically been closed since the middle of March so we are excited to be reopening, but the 20 [person limit] is deceptive as it is two spaces of 10 people, maximum, per space," he said.He said that limit wouldn't be financially viable on a wet day when outdoor seating wasn't possible.State's reunification 'can't come quick enough'

"The news that we will become one Victoria again from 8 November will give comfort to so many Victorians and that date can't come quick enough," he said.Dear Ireland, a second COVID lockdown will be tough but be brave and go on The Large Format Retailers Association, which represents stores like Harvey Norman, Bunnings and Spotlight, said many stores were already set up on a scale that would make social distancing straightforward, while other modes of purchasing adopted during the lockdown were likely to stay an option.

They can take longer if they need. Can doesn't mean must.

What race? Ffs. Its not a race. They can open on Friday if they want.

Isn't that what happened last time? - I hope everyone takes care after all this time and sacrifice

Publicans are resilient. They’ll be fine. Get into the pubs

I’m sorry to say it will end in tears . Think rugs & pulling out from under you 😂

Plz open borders for international students or give us exemption. 🇦🇺🇦🇺 LetUsBackToAus InternationalStudentsAustralia bringusbacktoaus Australia liftthetravelban ScottMorrisonMP JoshFrydenberg AlanTudgeMP 9NewsAUS

Heres one thing - the virus is most easily spread in pubs, clubs, restaurants and churches; best take it a little slowly to ensure systems are in place. Stay safe Melbourne - distancing, masks, good hygiene and contact tracing.

I think they’ll be ready. But keep stirring

My locals aren’t opening to Friday and I’m cool with that!

Is it really too much for the ABC to be happy for Victoria for one day?

Until 28 hours from now he extends the lockdown again

We’ll turn up to support you!

Why a race? Agile resilient ones will open first, the others In time. Are we really going to rush back to the shops?

Big deal SackDanAndrews

when did it become a race? ItsMurdochsABC

More terrible ABC reporting... the ABC offers little value for taxpayer money, needs to be split into emergency services/ 24/7 news (only)... disband the rest

10 per room total of 20 people. Are you kidding

Just shows how mutch the government knows about business

notreally. This is not a race.

Don’t have a good feeling about this. We are well on our way to the U.K. model.

Newscorps ABC upset that Melbourne exists.

You don't have to open in 30 hours mate

Dunkin' Dan! 😁

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