Coronavirus Updates
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates
Keep up to date with the latest COVID-19 (Coronavirus) updates and directives via:
For the latest information on relief packages and assistance available:
- Business Queensland – business assistance finder
- Business Queensland – information for businesses
- Australian Government – Economic response to the Coronavirus
- Australian Government – JobKeeper payment
The following organisations also have updates relevant to industry:
- Queensland Trucking Association (QTA)
- National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR)
- Australian Trucking Association
- Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
- Ports Australia
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
- Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ)
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
- Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)
- Australian Logistics Council (ALA)
- Fair work Ombudsman
- Safe Work Australia
- Bus Industry Confederation (BIC)
COVID-19 Fact Sheets
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information on social distancing (29/03/2020)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information for employers (01/05/2020)
COVID-19 Safety Guideline Sheet for Truck Drivers (30/03/2020)
COVID-19 Safety Guideline for Truck Stops (30/03/2020)
COVID-19 Safety Guideline for Cabin Cleaning (30/03/2020)
COVID-Safe Domestic Flying – Domestic Passenger Journey Protocol (18/06/2020)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for the airline industry (including flight crew) (25/08/2020)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for border staff (07/04/2020)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for cargo and mail workers (23/03/2020)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for the marine industry (06/08/2020)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for marine pilots (06/08/2020)
WHS advice for small business (28/03/2020)
Workers: WHS advice for COVID-19 (28/03/2020)
Safe Work Australia: COVID-19 information for road freight (29/04/2020)
Safe Work Australia: COVID-19 information for delivery drivers (29/04/2020)
Safe Work Australia: COVID-19 information for public transport (29/04/2020)
Safe Work Australia: COVID-19 information for taxi and rideshare (29/04/2020)
Safe Work Australia: COVID-19 information for warehousing and logistics (29/04/2020)
Queensland Tourism and Accommodation Industry COVID-Safe Plan (July 2020)
Principles for COVID-19 Public Transport Operations (29/05/2020)
Principles for COVID-19 Private Bus Industry Operations (09/07/2020)
Stay informed.
Download the official government “Coronavirus Australia” app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, or join the WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android.
Business Impact Survey
The Queensland Government is running a survey to help them understand how your business has been impacted and assess what support you need.
Latest Queensland Government Update – 10/09/2021
Essential COVID-19 information Updated: 8.51am AEST on Friday, 10 September 2021 Coolangatta small business hub: Support and information for businesses operating along the Queensland–New South Wales border. Visit the Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre, Garrick...
Updated Freight Movement Protocol and Code
On 20 August 2021, the National Cabinet announced updates to the Freight Movement Code and Protocol with streamlined measures and a more consistent approach to assist with the efficient movement of goods around Australia. The new testing regime requires freight...
Latest Queensland Government Update – 27/08/21
Essential COVID-19 information Updated: 1.19pm AEST on Friday, 27 August 2021 South East Queensland restrictions: Eased restrictions apply from 4pm, Friday 27 August in the Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Moreton Bay, Noosa, Redland, Scenic Rim,...
Latest Queensland Government Update – 20/08/2021
Essential COVID-19 information Updated: 4.00pm AEST on Friday, 20 August 2021 South East Queensland impacted areas: Eased restrictions apply from 4pm, Friday 20 August to 4pm, Friday 27 August in local government areas; Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley,...
Latest Queensland Government Update – 16/08/2021
Essential COVID-19 information Updated: 12.00pm AEST on Monday, 16 August 2021 Support for lockdown-affected businesses: Your business or not-for-profit organisation may be eligible for the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants if you've been impacted by the...
Latest Queensland Government Update – 13/08/2021
Essential COVID-19 information Updated: 11.30am AEST on Friday, 13 August 2021 Support for lockdown-affected businesses: Your business or not-for-profit organisation may be eligible for the 2021 COVID-19 Business Support Grants if you've been impacted by the...
Latest Queensland Government Update – 08/08/2021
Lockdown restrictions will end in the 11 South East Queensland LGAs (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Moreton Bay, Noosa, Redland City, Scenic Rim, Somerset and Sunshine Coast) at 4pm today, Sunday 8 August. A 3-day lockdown will commence...
Latest Queensland Government Update – 02/08/2021
Lockdown extended to 4pm Sunday 8 August 2021 The South East Queensland lockdown has been extended until 4pm Sunday 8 August and these restrictions are much stricter than previous lockdowns. Please ensure you check for an updated roadmap to easing restrictions. Anyone...
Latest Queensland Government Update – 31/07/2021
From 4pm Saturday 31 July until 4pm Tuesday 3 August South East Queensland will be in a 3 day lockdown. This applies to the following 11 Local Government Areas: Brisbane Gold Coast Ipswich Lockyer Valley Logan Moreton Bay Noosa Redlands Scenic Rim...
Latest Queensland Government Update – 29/06/2021
Essential COVID-19 information: From 6pm Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 6pm Friday, 2 July 2021, South East Queensland, Townsville and Palm Island will go into a three-day lock down. People in these regions must wear a mask when they leave home and can only leave their...