COVID-19 Update | 16 August 2020

Further clarification surrounding SA COVID Marshals As announced on Friday, 14 August, the South Australian Government will require hospitality and...

Further clarification surrounding SA COVID Marshals As announced on Friday, 14 August, the South Australian Government will require hospitality and certain retail venues to have a COVID Marshall on premises from Friday, 21 August 2020. You must have a COVID Marshal if your business or activity is or involves any of the following: Hospitality: Any business...

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COVID-19 Update | 14 August 2020

"COVID Marshalls" to become mandatory in South Australia COVID marshalls will soon be required at licensed premises, cafes and food...

"COVID Marshalls" to become mandatory in South Australia COVID marshalls will soon be required at licensed premises, cafes and food courts, large stores including Supermarkets/retailers/hardware, gyms, freight distribution centres, shopping centres/precincts and places of worship. The marshalls will be specially trained to ensure venues don’t exceed capacity, physical distancing is maintained...

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Retail Smarts Podcast | Face masks and #BunningsKaren with HygiMed

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Retail Smarts Podcast. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb discusses the requirements to...

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Retail Smarts Podcast. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb discusses the requirements to wear face masks in Victoria - so what mask should you choose? Dean Templeman and Julie Bebbington from HygiMed talk all things face masks, sanitisation, supply chain and PPE in...

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COVID-19 Update | 10 August 2020

Metropolitan Melbourne food courts to stay closed  The Victorian Government has decided that as part of metropolitan Melbourne stage 4...

Metropolitan Melbourne food courts to stay closed  The Victorian Government has decided that as part of metropolitan Melbourne stage 4 lock downs, food courts in shopping centres are to remain closed. Despite the fact that food and drink businesses in metropolitan Melbourne can stay open for takeaway and delivery only, the...

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COVID-19 Update | Summary of Stage 4 Restrictions in Victoria

Can I continue to trade? Only some retail businesses are allowed to be open to the general public. Others are...

Can I continue to trade? Only some retail businesses are allowed to be open to the general public. Others are permitted to operate in a limited capacity, such as providing delivery services and ‘click and collect’ for online orders. If you have a warehouse or distribution centre that dispatches online...

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COVID-19 Update | 5 August 2020

Victorian Government introduces "Permitted Worker Permit" From 11:59pm Wednesday 5 August 2020, the Victorian Government is requiring the close down of...

Victorian Government introduces "Permitted Worker Permit" From 11:59pm Wednesday 5 August 2020, the Victorian Government is requiring the close down of almost all businesses in the state, with the exception of specifically permitted industries and businesses. Please see below for the National Retail Association document outlining affected businesses in metropolitan Melbourne. The Victorian Government...

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COVID-19 Update | 30 July 2020

Face masks to become mandatory across Victoria From 11:59pm on Sunday, 2 August all Victorian residents will be required to...

Face masks to become mandatory across Victoria From 11:59pm on Sunday, 2 August all Victorian residents will be required to wear face coverings whenever they leave their home. The Premier today addressed the media and urged people to practice social distancing and get tested. Likewise, from 11:59pm tonight, and in the...

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Choosing The Right Type of Masks For Retail Staff

There are different types of masks available on the market for protection against the spread of COVID-19. Understandably, selecting...

There are different types of masks available on the market for protection against the spread of COVID-19. Understandably, selecting the right mask is new to most retailers, so this article aims to educate you before you buy.   In the medical industry, masks are categorised into different levels, which indicate which...

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COVID-19 Update | 20 July 2020

Face masks and coverings mandatory for metropolitan Melbourne and Shire of Mitchell Yesterday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that from 11:59pm...

Face masks and coverings mandatory for metropolitan Melbourne and Shire of Mitchell Yesterday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced that from 11:59pm on Wednesday, 22 July 2020, face coverings will be mandatory for everyone aged 12 years and over.  Advice states if you can, do not wait for the Wednesday deadline but...

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