Australia updates on workforce measures in response to rising Omicron cases

January 13, 2022 | MEASURES, AUSTRALIA

ENTERING RECOVERY PHASE

Australia updates on workforce measures in response to rising Omicron cases

MEASURES

  • On 13 January 2022, it was reported that the Omicron variant continues to impact critical supply sectors and supply chains across the country.
  • The National Cabinet agreed to the following measures to keep important sectors open:
    • Changes will be made to close contact arrangements for essential workers in transport, freight, logistics and service stations.
    • Isolation requirements will be relaxed for these critical food supply chain workers who are close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case.
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