Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions
What has changed? On 24 December 2021, new Booster Vaccination (Restrictions on Access) Directions under the Public Health Act came into effect. All Western Australian workers covered by existing vaccine mandates are now required to have a third (booster) dose of an approved vaccine. Who is impacted? The existing mandates for Group 1 and Group […]
Jail Time Shifts Workplace Safety for Employers
In 2018, the WA Government introduced new Workplace Safety legislation reinforcing compliance in the workplace, imposing strict rules and harsh penalties. Changes were made to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (OSH Act), and the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (MSI Act). These changes forced many companies to place the health and safety of […]