COVID19

COVID19 – Reference sites: general and energy-savings-scheme-specific information

(Last updated 30 June 2021)

Please note, the top listing is a national entry point and leads into a number of other sites also listed below.

Australian Government – dedicated COVID19 website/portal

• Essential information – the latest for government agencies also with links to state and territory government websites dedicated for COVID19)
• Vaccination rollout, access and daily statistics

Australian Government – official COVID-19 App

• Download “Coronavirus Australia” app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, or join WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android.

Prime Minister

• Media centre (media releases, statement, interview transcripts)

Australian Government Department of Health

• COVID19 health alert (monitoring, response, symptoms, latest official medical advice and case numbers, media releases)
• Resources (Info Sheet for employers, Poster, Home isolation and care (isolation guidance, isolation when unwell, returning to community)
• Health Direct symptom checker and FAQs

Australian Government Department of Business

Your accountant, tax or BAS agent etc can provide advice regarding eligibility and planning.

• COVID19 information and support for business (financial assistance, eligibility and timing), Hotline 13 28 46, 7am-11pm, seven days
• Jobs Hub information about businesses and organisations currently hiring

Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE)

• Employers who are hiring and want support to connect with potential candidates can contact DESE at workforce@dese.gov.au to be connected directly with businesses reducing their workforces; and the employment services network to source suitable candidates.

Australian Government Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

• COVID19 (Support if you are experiencing difficulties and eligible (eg PAYG instalments deferred or refunded, expediting refunds or credits, and remission or interest and penalties)
• Accelerated depreciation and capital and expenses allowances

Fair Work Ombudsman

• COVID-19 and workplace laws
• COVID-19 vaccination workplace rights and obligations

Australian Government Services Australia

• Centrelink for people who don’t usually get a payment (if you are unable to work, isolation or hospitalised, caring for children)

Australian Government Treasury

• Information on how the Australian Government’s economic response could support you including fact sheets on stimulus packages. Contact tel 02 6263 3030, treasuryCOVID-19Coord@treasury.gov.au

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

• COVID-19 and the Australian border (travel restrictions, quarantine)

Safe Work Australia

• COVID-19 Information for workplaces

Master Electricians Australia

• Code of Practice for the Electrical Safety Industry COVID-19
• https://www.masterelectricians.com.au/blog/managing-coronavirus-covid-19-whs

Master Plumbers Australia

• https://plumber.com.au/covid19/

States and Territories

Victoria

• COVID19 website of Department of Health and Human Services and hotline 1800 675 398 (statements from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and Premier)
• Construction sector guidance webpage
• Work Safe Victoria COVID-19 webpage
• The Age live updates COVID19
• DELWP VEU announcements https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/energy-efficiency/victorian-energy-upgrades

NSW

• NSW Health Department
• COVID19 Small business commissioner website
• NSW information for the energy sector https://energy.nsw.gov.au/covid19
• Sydney Morning Herald live updates COVID19

SA

• COVID19 website info and advice for businesses and communities
• Adelaide Advertiser live updates COVID19

ACT

• COVID19 latest news statements by the Chief Minister and Health Minister, including ACT’s economic survival package
• Canberra Times live updates COVID19

Qld

• COVID19 website info and advice for businesses and communities
• Jobs support loans
• Courier Mail live updates COVID19

News

• ABC News coronavirus
• World Health Organisation coronavirus