❓ Dr. Thomas questions the government about protections for small businesses forced to terminate employees due to the mandatory vaccination policy. The government states it is consulting with affected industries.
AnsweredQoN 908Legislative Council
Asked
9 November 2021
Member
Portfolio
Leader of the House representing the Premier
QuestionView source ↗
CORONAVIRUS —
MANDATORY VACCINATION POLICY
908. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to the government's
mandatory vaccination requirement for employees of businesses in Western Australia
announced on 20 October 2021.
(1) Will the
government offer protection to small businesses that are required to terminate
an employee as a result of applying the government's compulsory
vaccination mandate policy?
(2) What form or framework will
comprise this protection?
MANDATORY VACCINATION POLICY
908. Hon Dr STEVE THOMAS to the Leader of the House
representing the Premier:
I refer to the government's
mandatory vaccination requirement for employees of businesses in Western Australia
announced on 20 October 2021.
(1) Will the
government offer protection to small businesses that are required to terminate
an employee as a result of applying the government's compulsory
vaccination mandate policy?
(2) What form or framework will
comprise this protection?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) The
government is currently consulting with affected industries in relation to the
mandatory vaccination requirements announced on 20 October 2021. This
consultation will inform the drafting of legal directions and implementation issues such as compliance. The government
encourages all Western Australians, including employees captured by the
mandatory vaccination policy, to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) The
government is currently consulting with affected industries in relation to the
mandatory vaccination requirements announced on 20 October 2021. This
consultation will inform the drafting of legal directions and implementation issues such as compliance. The government
encourages all Western Australians, including employees captured by the
mandatory vaccination policy, to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
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