For the next six weeks, residents will not be able to leave their homes except for four reasons:

Masks are mandatory to wear when leaving your house but children under 12 are exempt.

The Standard has received a number of questions regarding the return of stage three restrictions and we have answered them below with information from the Department of Health and Human Services.

No visitors are allowed in homes.

No. Residents can only gather with one person from outside their household in public.

Yes. Partners can visit each other, but they must follow the restrictions of the area when in a partners home.

Yes. But you must wear a face mask when leaving your home.

No. But you must wear a face mask when leaving your car.

Yes. You are outside of your home. Your employer will have a set of guidelines for the business.

No. The Childcare Permit is just for Melburnians. Childcare in regional Victoria are open.

Yes. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said grandparents can look after their grandchildren under stage three restrictions.

Yes. Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed you can drop off and pick up your children from carers. But contact needs to be limited.

Yes. Childcare in regional Victoria are open.

Yes and no. People are not allowed visitors to their home. But it you remain outside and talk through doors and windows, you are allowed to visit.

Yes. South-west eateries are open for takeaway and contactless services.

If you are leaving your home for one of the fours reasons or to visit a partner, then yes you can.

Yes. Real estate agencies and removalists will have restrictions to follow.

No, you can go shopping with people in your households.

Yes. South-west councils have closed skate parks and playgrounds, recreation centres, council-run accommodation services, libraries and visitor information centres.

Yes. But you must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Yes. Outdoor recreation is permitted within Regional Victoria, providing you adhere to physical distancing requirements and wear a mask or have one on you at all times.

"Unless you're a local, that means no four-hour hikes in the Grampians," Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said about stage three restrictions. Mr Andrews also said to use "common sense" when leaving your house for exercise. We are awaiting confirmation from DHHS about this question.

Yes. It is business as usual for hairdressers. However beauty salons have closed.

Yes. Business Victoria stated "in-home care and in-home services, such as cleaners or tradespeople, are permitted to continue to visit homes" in stage three restrictions. Cleaners will have to wear a mask and follow social distancing regulations. Contactless payment is advised.

The the personal training session is with one person and outside, that is allowed. People can only gather with one person from outside their household in public.

Yes. Specialist schools remain open.

Yes, car dealerships are operating as usual.

Yes, as long as you wear a mask.

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