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.
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