Victorian residents employed in the racing industry and working across the border are rejoicing.
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Racing NSW announced last Friday Victorian residents who reside in the border region can once again attend NSW licensed premises and racecourses.
In early July several of trainer Mitch Beer's staff were forced to relocate to NSW so they could keep earning an income.
Previously, Victorian staff had been allowed to work at NSW stables and live in Victoria via a special permit.
Beer said he was grateful of his staff and the sacrifices they had made over the past couple of months.
"My staff can finally return home and come to work which is obviously terrific news," Beer said.
"So they can get back to a bit of normality.
"It's been a frustrating experience for all involved and I can already see the change in attitude of my staff.
"Previously they were tired and flat simply because of the long, drawn out process.
"It was frustrating that we were the only industry that weren't allowed to cross the border to work despite the government regulations allowing others to work.
"But hopefully it's all behind us now and the staff can get home and see their families."
IN OTHER NEWS
Two staff from Beer's stable were handed lengthy disqualifications for breaching Racing NSW's strict COVID-19 protocols and crossing the border.
Stable foreman Amber Coomb was handed a four month disqualification earlier this month.
Emma Johnstone was disqualified for five months.