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COVID-19 Information for workplaces

31/3/2020

 
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Australia is continuing to closely monitor the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Cases of the COVID-19 virus are increasing in Australia and the situation is changing rapidly. You can access the latest information from australia.gov.au.

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Industry welcomes latest COVID-19 economic response

30/3/2020

 
The building and construction and trucking industries have welcomed the Australian Government’s second coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus package, announced on 22 March. These industries have also affirmed their commitment to safety amid COVID-19. This second stage of the government’s economic plan will assist these and other industries in continuing to operate safely. A total of $189 billion is being injected into the economy from all arms of government as part of the government’s economic plan to cushion the fiscal impact of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: WHS and workers compensation

26/3/2020

 
Comcare has released guidance for workers and employers regarding work health and safety (WHS) and workers compensation in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The information includes advice about WHS obligations and compensation coverage, for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) and employees. Workers compensation is a form of insurance payment to employees if they are injured at work or become sick due to their work.
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Workers compensation is governed by individual states and territories; employers and employees concerned about workers compensation in light of the COVID-19 outbreak can refer to their state’s regulator. Workers compensation regulators in various states and territories include: WorkSafe ACT, the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (New South Wales), NT WorkSafe, Norfolk Island Workers Compensation Agency, WorkCover Queensland, ReturnToWork SA, WorkCover Tasmania, WorkSafe Victoria and WorkCover WA. Australian Government employees and employees of organisations which self-ensure under the scheme should contact Comcare (Commonwealth).

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Practical tips for minimising coronavirus workplace risks

26/3/2020

 
From nationwide travel bans to fistfights over toilet paper, coronavirus (COVID-19) has dominated the Australian news cycle in a way few modern issues can. Lawyers AARON GOONREY and ADAM BATTAGELLO set out some practical tips for establishing and maintaining a safe system of work in the shadow of COVID-19.
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Since entering the public consciousness in late December 2019, COVID-19 has accelerated out of Wuhan, with cases now identified in a large number of countries. In this heightened situation, the first consideration of businesses should be to ensure the health and safety of their workers.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advice for Employers

23/3/2020

 
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Australia is continuing to closely monitor an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19). 

On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic (an infectious disease outbreak that spreads on a global scale). 

​Increasing cases of COVID-19 are now being confirmed in Australia. The situation is changing rapidly. You can access the latest information on COVID-19 from the Australian Government Department of Health. 

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Coronavirus: advice for NSW workplaces

23/3/2020

 

Now is the time to prepare for the spread of COVID-19

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in New South Wales is increasing.

​All employers and workers must act now to manage the spread of this virus among workers and others within your work environment.

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What are the workers compensation implications of the coronavirus?

17/3/2020

 
The emergence of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been one of the biggest news stories in 2020. It is causing chaos in parts of the world and disrupting world trade.

​While the risk to Australian workers is very low, the magnitude of the threat is such that employers should take a quick moment to familiarise themselves with the workers' compensation implications and how they can manage them.

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Authorities update virus advice

11/3/2020

 
Australian work safety authorities are issuing advice on how to keep staff safe from COVID-19.

​Australia’s WHS laws require a ‘person conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU) to ensure the health and safety of their workers and others at the workplace. This includes providing and maintaining a work environment that is without risk to health and safety.

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