WANGARATTA-based state MPs Tania Maxwell (MLC, Northern Victoria) and Tim McCurdy (MLA, Ovens Valley) have slammed the 12 month extension of the State of Emergency.

Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement on Monday to make amendments to the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, which will be introduced into Parliament on September 1.

The State Government said the amendment will ensure public health measures such as mandatory face coverings, COVIDSafe plans for workplaces and current and past restrictions can be enforced.