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10/10/2021
Notably, the deadline for vaccinations is 22 October 2021. There are key obligations that commence on 8 October 2021, and others commencing 15 October 2021.
In summary, the Directions include the following:
The Directions apply to 34 categories of defined workers. These mainly include anyone who works with vulnerable people on a daily basis (health care, aged care, disability, social and community workers, religious workers for example), those in transport, distribution and logistics, or those workers who handle food and beverages.
From an operational risk viewpoint, it is important to ensure all organisations with employees in Victoria:
Read the alert to confirm who is covered by the Directions, and key information on organisations’ obligations with mandatory vaccinations.
Please contact us to assist with any further queries on risk, insurance or workforce issues.
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