Does Victoria’s new vaccine mandate apply to you and when is the deadline for getting the jab?
Andrews government is requiring all authorised employees to get vaccinated in an effort to drive down Covid cases ahead of the state’s reopening. Here’s what it means
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Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has announced the state government will require approximately 1.25 million authorised workers in the state to be vaccinated in a bid to slow the state’s surging Covid-19 cases ahead of the state emerging from lockdown. When will people need to be vaccinated? How many are affected? And who is covered by the mandate?
Supermarket, grocery, bakery, butcher, fruit and vegetable store workers or those who work in markets
Restaurant, cafe, food truck, pub, bar, bottleshop or hotel workers
Financial institution staff
Consular and diplomatic staff
Victorian politicians, and parliamentary staff
Post office workers
Healthcare workers
Newsagents
Pharmacy workers
Petrol station, or vehicle repair workers
Construction workers
Pet store staff
Veterinary clinic staff, and other animal health workers including RSPCA and zoo workers
Abattoir, seafood, and poultry processing workers
Animal saleyard, knackery and transportation workers
Child protection workers
Education providers, including childcare and early learning
Click and collect service providers
Locksmiths
Labour hire for authorised providers or workers
Laundry and dry cleaners, and commercial cleaners for non-residential premises
Pool and spa maintenance staff
Hair clinics for specialist treatment with a medical certificate
Outdoor maintenance workers and outdoor home installation workers
Pet groomers
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