Hansard debates

Mrs McARTHUR (Western Victoria) (12:48): My constituency question is for the Premier. Gyms in my electorate have been allowed to reopen, although with strict limits of 20 people or 10 per space subject to a one person per 8-square-metres rule. This is unviable for many gyms. On top of that, gym users are expected to wear face masks when weightlifting and stretching. Co-owner of Momentum Fitness in Warrnambool, Kris Sudale, told the Warrnambool Standard, ‘We shouldn’t have to wear masks while in a gym situation. You are exercising, and masks normally aren’t worn when doing heavy exercise’. Gyms provide vital physical and mental health benefits, and these government diktats are ridiculous. Premier, when will these restrictions on gyms in Western Victoria be repealed?