SEDA news and events
The Victorian government announced new coronavirus restrictions to apply from 1pm Saturday 21 August, with regional Victoria moving to the same settings as Melbourne, with the only difference being that no curfew will apply outside Greater Melbourne.
One of the important new restrictions that will impact members is that workforce permits will be required for all authorised workers to travel to work from Midnight 23rd August at 11.59pm.
Horticulture is on the authorised workers list. It is the employers responsibility to provide the permits for their workers. Attached are the worker permits in word and pdf format to be completed on behalf of all employees.
More details about the permits can be found on the Vic Gov website - https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/authorised-provider-and-authorised-worker-permit. This link is an excellent resource for growers providing answers to different workplace scenarios eg. casual workers, employees working across multiple sites etc.
Please note that the Workplace Directions has been updated as at 21 August. Download here..
One of the important new restrictions that will impact members is that workforce permits will be required for all authorised workers to travel to work from Midnight 23rd August at 11.59pm.
Horticulture is on the authorised workers list. It is the employers responsibility to provide the permits for their workers. Attached are the worker permits in word and pdf format to be completed on behalf of all employees.
More details about the permits can be found on the Vic Gov website - https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/authorised-provider-and-authorised-worker-permit. This link is an excellent resource for growers providing answers to different workplace scenarios eg. casual workers, employees working across multiple sites etc.
Please note that the Workplace Directions has been updated as at 21 August. Download here..
From 1:00pm Saturday 21 August 2021, restrictions across Victoria change:
Changes have been introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the number of people leaving their homes and moving around Victoria. You cannot leave your home other than for one of the five following reasons:
- shopping for necessary goods and services
- caregiving or compassionate reasons, including medical care or http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/getting-tested">to get a COVID-19 test
- http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/authorised-provider-and-authorised-worker-list-0">authorised work (with a permit) or permitted education
- exercise (once a day for 2 hours)
- to http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/who-can-get-vaccinated">get a COVID-19 vaccination (provided the distance travelled, and the time taken is no more than is absolutely necessary)
Visit the Coronavirus website for further information regarding Victorian restrictions.
Visit the Fair Work Ombudsman website to view updated information on:
Financial support
Businesses can find information on current financial support from state and territory governments at Business.gov.au – State and territory information, grants and assistance.
Workplace health and safety issues
Safe Work Australia has information about how to manage risks from COVID-19 in the workplace and COVID-19 vaccines. Find Vaccination information for your industry on its website.
Privacy rights and obligations
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has new guidance for employees and employers concerning COVID-19 vaccinations and workplaces. Information is available at:
COVID-19: Vaccinations and my privacy rights as an employee
COVID-19: Vaccinations and understanding your privacy obligations to staff
Businesses can find information on current financial support from state and territory governments at Business.gov.au – State and territory information, grants and assistance.
Workplace health and safety issues
Safe Work Australia has information about how to manage risks from COVID-19 in the workplace and COVID-19 vaccines. Find Vaccination information for your industry on its website.
Privacy rights and obligations
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has new guidance for employees and employers concerning COVID-19 vaccinations and workplaces. Information is available at:
COVID-19: Vaccinations and my privacy rights as an employee
COVID-19: Vaccinations and understanding your privacy obligations to staff
Vaccinations and the workplace
Visit the FWO website for updated information and guidance about workplace issues relating to COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace. There is information on:
COVID-19 vaccinations: workplace rights and obligations
COVID-19 vaccinations: resolving workplace issues.
In some cases, employers may be able to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Employers should exercise caution if they’re considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory in their workplace and get their own legal advice. Employers and employees are encouraged to work together to find solutions that suit their individual needs and workplaces.
Casual employment
A reminder that employers have to give every new casual employee a Casual Employment Information Statement. Existing casual employees must also get the statement. Find out more and please continue to check our website regularly.
Visit the FWO website for updated information and guidance about workplace issues relating to COVID-19 vaccinations in the workplace. There is information on:
COVID-19 vaccinations: workplace rights and obligations
COVID-19 vaccinations: resolving workplace issues.
In some cases, employers may be able to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Employers should exercise caution if they’re considering making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory in their workplace and get their own legal advice. Employers and employees are encouraged to work together to find solutions that suit their individual needs and workplaces.
Casual employment
A reminder that employers have to give every new casual employee a Casual Employment Information Statement. Existing casual employees must also get the statement. Find out more and please continue to check our website regularly.
Fruit fly population modelling and forecasting on This webinar is an initiative of the Department of Agriculture, Water, and the Environment and will provide an overview of recent research and future directions on this topic.
Further information on this webinar will be posted on the Department of Ag, Water & the Environment website in due course.
Source: preventfruitfly.com.au
Metro Melbourne
From 11:59pm Monday 16 August 2021, restrictions across Metropolitan Melbourne change.
From 11:59pm Monday 16 August 2021, restrictions across Metropolitan Melbourne change.
Changes have been introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the number of people leaving their homes and moving around Victoria.
A stay-at-home curfew is now in place. Between 9:00pm and 5:00am, you cannot leave your home (or the home of your intimate partner or bubble buddy) other than for limited reasons, including:
- authorised work
- health and medical purposes
- care and support of a child or someone with special needs
- in an emergency or to escape harm
Outside of curfew hours, you cannot leave your home other than for one of the five following reasons:
- shopping for necessary goods and services
- caregiving or compassionate reasons, including medical care or http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/getting-tested">to get a COVID-19 test
- http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/authorised-provider-and-authorised-worker-list-0">authorised work (with a http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/authorised-provider-and-authorised-worker-permit">permit) or permitted education
- exercise (once a day for 2 hours)
- to http://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-your-vaccine-appointment">get a COVID-19 vaccination
Visit the Coronavirus website for more information on the Metro Melbourne restrictions.
Regional Victoria
From 11:59pm on Monday 9 August 2021, restrictions in regional Victoria are easing:
- There are no restrictions on the reasons to leave home but staying COVIDSafe remains important.
- Residents of regional Victoria must not travel to Metropolitan Melbourne other than for permitted reasons. These include:
- for authorised work or permitted education
- to visit an intimate partner
- for care and compassionate reasons
- to access COVID-19 vaccination provided it is to the closest facility where vaccination can be obtained, or
- to access necessary good and services provided this is to the closest facility where these can be obtained.
Visit the Coronavirus website for more information on the Regional Victoria restrictions.
Visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information on current restrictions or call Business Victoria on 13 22 15. If you need an interpreter, call the coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline 1800 675 398 and press 0.
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19 November 2021
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