QRC COVID-19 Working Group spoke about the following (actions in bold):

• The current restrictions will remain in place until 8-11 January, and may be lifted in a fortnight.
• Applications for specialist workers will be needed if those workers are coming from hotspot areas.
• The rules in place are the same as those prior to the border restrictions being lifted.
• Eligible workers include experts (for example, a shot-firer licensed worker).
• The Department will be continuing work over the new year. The QRC will be available if members encounter any issues.
• If members require a specialist worker up to mid-January, please contact the QRC.
• The Department only has one application pending, and one anticipated.  (Arrow reports a 24-hour turn-around on applications.)
• Companies, except BHP, will continue temperature testing at Brisbane Airport, and at site.

The QRC wishes everyone a very merry and safe Christmas.

Next meeting: This was the last call for the year. Participants will be advised of the next meeting in due course.