State mandates boosters for frontline workers, national plan for critical industries to allow close contacts to work Monday January 10, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Victoria will mandate a third dose against COVID-19 for a range of public frontline services including workers in healthcare, emergency services and correctional facilities. Premier…
Pandemic legislation amended but watchdog remains unsatisfied Tuesday November 16, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Victorian ombud Deborah Glass said she remains unsatisfied the proposed laws contain enough independent oversight. …
Vaccine roll out to accelerate for Indigenous Australians, Victoria prepares for hospital surge Monday November 8, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The national cabinet will return in December to make a final agreement on managing COVID outbreaks among Indigenous communities.
Dispute over department claim Vic Bar was consulted on pandemic laws Thursday October 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The Victorian Bar Association has admonished new state legislation to change laws around pandemic management and state of emergency powers.
Vic public healthcare workers’ $60 allowance, ACT-NSW border to open further in late October Tuesday October 12, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Victoria will pay patient-facing public hospital workers up to $60 extra per shift and draw on 1000 healthcare workers from overseas to deal with the…
State rolling out millions of rapid antigen tests after trial at public authority Thursday October 7, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Victoria is purchasing 2.2 million rapid antigen tests to be used in hospitals and community healthcare services first.
Chief minister has ‘absolute confidence’ vaccinations will nudge 100% in ACT Thursday September 30, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health Andrew Barr says the territory will get “very close” to its entire population being vaccinated as it continues to lead the national rollout. …
Protests boil over after Vic construction shutdown, NSW to increase workers on sites Wednesday September 22, 2021 By Jackson Graham Australian Capital Territory A shutdown of most of Victoria’s construction industry saw belligerent protests in Melbourne escalate on Tuesday and authorities double-down on breaches to health orders. …
Victorian construction shuts due to non-compliance with health orders Tuesday September 21, 2021 By Jackson Graham Health The Victorian government has shut down construction in Melbourne and some regions for two weeks due to reduced compliance and to stop COVID transmitting.
Vic public sector workers granted paid leave for jab Monday August 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Health Victorian public sector workers can now access up to half a day’s paid time off to get the COVID jab.
Victoria calls for national cabinet to consider COVID strain on frontline healthcare workers Monday August 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The latest Victorian Health Services Performance Report shows Ambulance Victoria experienced its busiest period on record in April-June 2020-21.
Lockdown lifts for some as Sydney marks another record day for COVID Wednesday July 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Victorians have an easing of public health orders, but Greater Sydney is bracing itself for news of another four weeks of lockdown.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites for Victorians experiencing homelessness Friday July 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social CoHealth, a Victorian community health organisation, will be offering pop-up COVID-19 vaccines to people experiencing homelessness.
Confusion over Morrison’s comments on AstraZeneca for under 40s Wednesday June 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The government saying Australians under 40 can get the AstraZeneca vaccine has sparked confusion and pushback among health experts and government officials.
Victorians subject to new COVID restrictions Tuesday May 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health In Victoria, face masks are mandatory indoors for every person over 12, private gatherings at home of no more than five people, and public gathering…
