❓ Question regarding the WA government's support and guidelines for businesses and individuals following the border reopening and potential COVID-19 outbreaks. The response outlines existing resources and financial support.
AnsweredQoN 1226Legislative Council
Asked
16 December 2021
Member
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier
QuestionView source ↗
CORONAVIRUS — TRANSITION PLAN — GOVERNMENT
SUPPORT
1226. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to WA's border
reopening on 5 February 2022 and concerns from the business community that they
have not been provided with adequate advice, as reported by WAtoday on 14
December.
(1) What advice
or guidelines has the state government issued to businesses regarding their
obligations if a COVID-19 outbreak occurs at their business after 5 February?
(2) What advice
or guidelines has the state government issued to businesses regarding their
obligation to confirm the vaccination status of patrons after 5 February?
(3) Will
workers who test positive to COVID-19 after 5 February be able to continue to
work, or will they be required to self-isolate; and, if so, for what length of
time?
(4) What support
will the state government provide businesses or individuals if they are unable
to open or attend work due to a COVID-19 outbreak after 5 February?
SUPPORT
1226. Hon MARTIN ALDRIDGE to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to WA's border
reopening on 5 February 2022 and concerns from the business community that they
have not been provided with adequate advice, as reported by WAtoday on 14
December.
(1) What advice
or guidelines has the state government issued to businesses regarding their
obligations if a COVID-19 outbreak occurs at their business after 5 February?
(2) What advice
or guidelines has the state government issued to businesses regarding their
obligation to confirm the vaccination status of patrons after 5 February?
(3) Will
workers who test positive to COVID-19 after 5 February be able to continue to
work, or will they be required to self-isolate; and, if so, for what length of
time?
(4) What support
will the state government provide businesses or individuals if they are unable
to open or attend work due to a COVID-19 outbreak after 5 February?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) The
Department of Health website provides guidance to businesses and locations that
have been identified as COVID-19 exposure sites . This information will
continue to be updated based on public health advice as the WA safe transition
plan proceeds.
(3) Western Australians who test positive to COVID-19
will be required to isolate until they are cleared by the Department of Health to resume normal activities.
If they are well enough, they can carry out their isolation in their
home or other suitable accommodation.
(4) The state
government has provided nearly $10 billion in COVID-19 response measures to
ensure our frontline services are well
resourced to respond to the pandemic and to support businesses, households and boost our economic recovery. The state government's new $80 million
COVID-19 test isolation payment will provide casual workers and those without
leave entitlements with a $320 payment for two days while awaiting COVID-19
test results. Services Australia's pandemic leave disaster payment is
also available for individuals who cannot earn an income because they must
self-isolate, quarantine or care for someone who has COVID-19.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) The
Department of Health website provides guidance to businesses and locations that
have been identified as COVID-19 exposure sites . This information will
continue to be updated based on public health advice as the WA safe transition
plan proceeds.
(3) Western Australians who test positive to COVID-19
will be required to isolate until they are cleared by the Department of Health to resume normal activities.
If they are well enough, they can carry out their isolation in their
home or other suitable accommodation.
(4) The state
government has provided nearly $10 billion in COVID-19 response measures to
ensure our frontline services are well
resourced to respond to the pandemic and to support businesses, households and boost our economic recovery. The state government's new $80 million
COVID-19 test isolation payment will provide casual workers and those without
leave entitlements with a $320 payment for two days while awaiting COVID-19
test results. Services Australia's pandemic leave disaster payment is
also available for individuals who cannot earn an income because they must
self-isolate, quarantine or care for someone who has COVID-19.
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