Dance floors are back and masks inside are no longer mandatory in Victoria in the latest round of easing of restrictions.
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Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement on Sunday morning which will allow hospitality businesses, including pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants to have one patron per two square metres both inside and outside from 11.59pm tonight.
Mr Andrews said while face masks were "strongly advised" in settings where people couldn't social distance, they were no longer mandatory inside.
"Masks must be carried at all times," he said.
Masks remain mandatory in supermarkets, shopping centres, inside markets, public transport and department stores including Bunnings and Kmart.
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"Whist today we can take some big steps to a COVID safe summer we need to remain vigilant and we all need to play out part," Mr Andrews said.
Other updates include nightclubs reopening with a one person per two square metre rule, dancefloors have a cap of 50 people.
Standing service is back in hospitality businesses, including standing at the public bar.
Visitors to homes will also increase to 30 people per day from 11.59pm tonight.
