FIFO, DIDO and all resources industry workers based in the Mackay region are encouraged to get vaccinated at the vaccination hub at the Mackay Showgrounds, which will soon ramp up to 1000 appointments per day. The Mackay Hospital and Health Service has advised that bookings are preferred, but that walk-ins will not be turned away.

Please see below the latest information from the Department of Resources. This bulletin provides resources companies and peak bodies in the resources sector with the latest information on COVID-19 and how it relates to the sector. Entering Queensland from the NSW border zone The Delta outbreak in NSW is escalating, and currently presents a real threat to Queensland. That’s why it’s critical that we do everything we can to minimise any risk for the virus to spread across our border. This is why we’ve implemented tighter controls on movement across our border than ever before. Queenslanders should not enter New South Wales.

Please see below the latest information from the Department of Resources. Please note of particular importance the bolded sentence under 'COVID-19 vaccinations'.  This bulletin provides resources companies and peak bodies in the resources sector with the latest information on COVID-19 and how it relates to the sector. Cairns and Yarrabah lockdown To protect the health of Queenslanders, the Cairns and Yarrabah Local Government Areas are in lockdown until 4pm on Wednesday 11 August.

Masks  Following the lifting of the lockdown of 11 SE Qld LGAs, FIFO workers from those LGAs working outside the areas are now able to leave their accommodation when not at work. The requirement to wear masks at all times unless it is unsafe to do so or when sitting to eat or drink will remain in place for a further 2 weeks. Companies should remain extremely vigilant in regard to social distancing, mask-wearing and testing, and isolating any worker with symptoms or who has been identified as a close contact. FIFO/DIDO Vaccination Also of importance is the CHO’s decision to prioritise the vaccination of FIFO/DIDO workers along with teachers and transport drivers. To qualify as a FIFO/DIDO worker, the worker should be Queensland based and residing in accommodation which is not their normal place of residence while performing their work anywhere in Australia or PNG. 

The CHO has today confirmed that resource industry workers can continue to travel to work during the 72 hour lockdown where necessary. Companies are encouraged to minimise travel from the 11 locked down LGAs wherever possible.  Workers travelling from the lockdown areas should carry ID and, if possible, be able to identify as a resource industry worker i.e. a letter or payslip from the company they work for or travel in high vis with the company’s logo on it.  Please find below the latest information on COVID-19 from Department of Resources and how it relates to the resources sector: South East Queensland lockdown South East Queensland is in lockdown for three days, while contact tracers work to understand the extent of COVID-19 potentially circulating in the community.

Please find below the latest information on COVID-19 from Department of Resources and how it relates to the resources sector: Face masks restrictions From 6am AEST Friday 23 July until 6am AEST Friday 30 July, Face mask restrictions will continue to apply for South East Queensland. Border restrictions From 1am AEST Friday 23 July 2021 all of New South Wales will be a declared hotspot. A New South Wales border zone will come into effect at this time. This means New South Wales border zone residents can only enter Queensland for a permitted purpose, and Queensland residents can only enter the New South Wales border zone for a permitted purpose. You can cross the border from a border zone community for an essential activity, work, education or organised children's sport. See the full list of permitted purposes. You cannot cross the border for recreation or tourist activities or events, exercise or for a holiday.