Last updated at 1pm AEST, Thursday 1 April 2021
The Queensland Premier has today announced that the Greater Brisbane 3-day lockdown ends today, 12pm Thursday 1 April. Ongoing restrictions for all Queenslanders will be in place until Thursday 15 April, and have been outlined below. Thank you to all team members who have adjusted their work practices to support this important measure.
As we move into this holiday period, all team members should consider that restrictions can change rapidly – please do not return to the office after travel until you have checked in with your leader and confirmed the current restrictions in place.
What it means for our team:
Brisbane team advice
After the Easter break all team members in Brisbane can safely return to flexible working, Work@Home or Work@Office provided the restrictions are met below. Additional guidance and advice is also outlined below:
Brisbane team members planning to come into the office must:
- have a mask with you at all times,
- wear a mask in ALL situations where you cannot socially distance in the office – that is be more than 1.5 metres away from other people – including conversations at desks, in lifts, toilets, kitchens, passage/ hall ways, meeting rooms or any relevant location onsite; and
- Book a desk – all desks that are available to book support this distancing. This is so important as it will facilitate contact tracing if needed, and is key to keeping everyone safe.
Brisbane team members planning to have meetings with external parties before Thursday 15 April should:
- move to a Teams or phone meeting where possible
- if you must have a face-to-face meeting ensure:
- all parties wear a mask
- the meeting is held in a well ventilated space – for example, outside dining at cafes, large meeting rooms
- ensure you are following the external meeting guide
From Tuesday 6 April:
- Brisbane Member and Employee Reception will re-open. Masks are available for anyone who doesn’t have one.
- Car parking will also return to normal paid arrangements.
- Service Desk – IT Support is available on 1800 804 646. Please do not attend the Service Desk unless you have made a booking by first calling the Service Desk number.
- Stationery – Ensure you have your own supply of stationery. Please do not return used items. Additional items are available in central stationery supplies.
Sunsuper guides and advice are is available on the Workplace 2.0 and COVID-19 Information Hub. Thank you for your support. Please reach out to the PRT with any questions.
Pandemic Response Team
Queensland
Restrictions changes from 12pm Thursday 1 April to Thursday 15 April will apply to all Queensland:
- Masks:
- Carry a face mask on you at all times. When in doubt, wear a mask.
- You need to wear a mask in indoor spaces that are not your own home and any outdoor spaces where you can not physically distance.
- Hospitality venues can open for seated eating and drinking only. No dancing.
- Private gatherings are restricted to 30 people.
- Business can re-open with one person per 2m2.
- Outdoor events can go ahead with a COVID safe plan.
- Church services will be allowed – contact your local church for their approach.
- Restrictions on aged care, hospitals, disability care and correctional facilities will apply with no personal visitors allowed during this period.
New South Wales
- The Sydney office is open and safe.
- Please be aware of localised restrictions in place in New South Wales.
Victoria
- The Melbourne office is open and safe.
- Please be aware of localised restrictions in place in Victoria.
Please keep up to date will local news and should you feel unwell you can contact the National Coronavirus helpline 1800 020 080.