· Local Government left out of Job Keeper package · Essential jobs need to be protected · State Government must step in Today’s decision by the Federal Government to deny Local Government access to the Job Keeper package is deeply disappointing and inequitable. “The Federal Government has turned its back …
· Local government jobs at risk without urgent resolution · Job Keeper package must be extended to councils · Economic consequences of stand downs unsustainable Today’s meeting of National Cabinet must resolve to include Local Government in the Job Keeper package. Labor Shadow Minister for Local Government, Anita Dow, said …
· Energy workers performing an essential service · TasNetworks must not exploit coronavirus crisis to end long running negotiations · Now is not the time for uncertainty over energy security Labor Shadow Minister for Energy, David O’Byrne, today called on TasNetworks to return to good faith negotiations with its workforce …
Local government employees must have access to JobKeeper payment Councils play important role in crisis response and community recovery Federal and State governments must work with councils to keep people employed in local government The State government must step up and work with local government to ensure job security for …
Testing guidelines must be broadened to include anyone with symptoms Likelihood of community transmission means testing must be stepped up Government need to work urgently to provide more test kits The State government must expand testing for COVID-19 so Tasmania can protect the community and limit the spread of the …
Only enough flu vaccinations for 1 in 2 Australians Without a plan, Tasmanians at risk of virus double whammy Vaccine supplies must be increased to protect health, and the hospital system The Tasmanian Government must set out its plan to ensure that the impact of the COVID-19 crisis is not …
Disability sector and out of home care workers left behind in COVID-19 response Clear advice needed to protect workers and clients Shortage of personal protective equipment must be addressed Tasmania’s disability sector and out of home care workers – and the people they look after – need urgent support to …
Homeless people need support to self-isolate Government must ensure easier access to emergency accommodation No-one should be fined for being homeless Tasmania’s homeless population must be given urgent support to help them comply with self-isolation requirements. Labor Leader Rebecca White said the State Government must ensure easier access to emergency …
Reports private hospitals are letting staff go despite COVID-19 crisis Private hospitals to be integrated with COVID-19 response State government must work quickly with private hospitals to implement a partnership agreement At a time when demand for health services is growing, the Tasmanian government must act quickly to establish an …
Decline in customer activity threatening business viability Businesses ‘not on the closure list’ are confused about whether they can close Struggling businesses need reassurance that support is available if they close Governments must do more to communicate the support available to businesses affected by COVID-19. Labor Leader Rebecca White said …