In the media
'We can't say they don't have it':
Patients seeking impossible clearances for coronavirus
The RACGP has created a template to help GPs grappling
with requests for employer-mandated medical clearances that
'guarantee' patients are virus-free before returning to
work (10 June 2020).
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RACGP: More support needed for GPs on the frontline of
COVID-19
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
(RACGP) is urging government to provide more
support for GPs protecting patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
crisis. The RACGP President said that inconsistent and confusing
messaging and advice has been a source of significant concern (09
June 2020).
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Travelling in Queensland and COVID-19 – what
Queenslanders need to know
Queenslanders have understood the seriousness of
coronavirus (COVID-19) and followed restrictions and directives so
well that we have now started to ease restrictions. Queenslanders
can now travel freely (except for designated areas) within the
state and stay overnight or longer in accommodation. Note: All
accommodation providers must have a
health management plan in place to reopen (11 June 2020).
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Tourism operators lose High Court bid to access
Queensland Government documents over border closure
A group of tourism operators, challenging the Queensland
Government's border closure, have lost a High Court bid to get
copies of the documents the Chief Health Officer relied upon to
shut the border (09 June 2020).
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Practice and Regulation
Inquiries into the Queensland Government's economic
and health responses to COVID-19
The Queensland Economics and Governance Parliamentary
Committee is calling for submissions on their inquiry into the
Queensland Government's economic response to COVID-19. Further
information and details on the terms of reference can be found on
the
Inquiry Homepage. Submissions close on 30 June 2020.
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