SEDA news and events
The Lake Boga stone fruit grower had struggled to find workers all last year, relying on family members and kind neighbours to fill the gaps as much as possible. But, in the lead-up to Christmas and no more workers in sight, something had to give – and the peaches were it.
Read more of this Weekly Times article in the attachment below...
From 11.59pm, Sunday 17 January 2021, face masks will no longer be mandatory in all public indoor settings. These requirements are in line with settings that were in place at Christmas time. You must always carry a face mask with you when you leave home unless you have a lawful reason not to. It is strongly recommended you wear one whenever you cannot keep 1.5 metres distance from others.
Visit the Coronavirus website for more information on these new restrictions
Border update
For further updates in relation to border restrictions and permit zones, please visit the coronavirus website here...
Agricultural workers travelling to Victoria from New South Wales can apply for a border entry permit. An agriculture worker is defined under the Agriculture Workers Code. For further information on the permit scheme, including how to apply please visit:
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victorian-border-crossing-permit
Advice about border communities including a list of the border bubble LGAs can be found here:
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/information-cross-border-communities
- Face masks must be carried at all times.
- Masks will be mandatory indoors. If you are planning to leave your home take a mask and it needs to be worn any time you are inside apart from when you’re eating or drinking.
- Face masks are strongly recommended outdoors whenever physical distancing of 1.5 metres from
others cannot be maintained. Further details on mask wearing requirements are available here
Visit the Coronavirus website for more information on these new restrictions
Border update- 11th January 2021
To help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), all residents and travellers wishing to enter Victoria must now apply for a permit.
The ‘traffic light’ permit system applies to travellers from anywhere across Australia.
Areas across Australia are to be designated as green, orange or red, according to their risk, and will be updated based on the latest health advice. Please visit the DHHS website for more infomation on the zones.
Agricultural workers travelling to Victoria from New South Wales can apply for a border entry permit. An agriculture worker is defined under the Agriculture Workers Code. For further information on the permit scheme, including how to apply please visit:
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/victorian-border-crossing-permit
Advice about border communities including a list of the border bubble LGAs can be found here:
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/information-cross-border-communities
Download your copy of the Updated Industry Restart Guidelines Seasonal Horticulture here...
Information and support is available for workers to stay safe during COVID-19. We all need to understand our rights and responsibilities in the workplace, and where to find support and information about COVID-19. In this stakeholder pack you will find posters, a social tile and social post text that can help you inform your colleagues, employees and stakeholders about COVID-19 support. It covers issues such as where to receive financial assistance if you can't access sick leave, what to do if you feel unwell and understanding the roles and responsibilities of workers and employers. Download your copy of the information support pack here..
Victorian Border Crossing Permit
From 11:59pm 20 December, the Greater Sydney area and the Central Coast will be designated as a 'red zone'. The Northern Beaches is designed as a Hot Zone. That means people who live in these communities, or have visited these communities since 11 December 2020, cannot enter Victoria. Anyone from this zone found trying to enter Victoria in breach of this order will be subject to 14-day mandatory hotel quarantine. Those living in local government areas along the border will not need a permit but will instead be able to use their driver’s license as a passport to travel between Victoria and New South Wales. For more information, see the Premier’s media release. Stay up to date by visiting the Victorian Government's Victorian Border Crossing Permit page.
Download your copy of the Updated Industry Restart Guidelines Seasonal Horticulture here
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