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Your business has a vital role in keeping NSW COVID Safe

26 August 2020

Business has an essential role to play in keeping NSW COVID Safe.
It is now compulsory for businesses in the hospitality industry and indoor gyms to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and to be registered as a COVID Safe business.
Inspectors are checking businesses; fines apply and businesses that don’t follow the rules may be shut down.

Even if your business is not in hospitality or an indoor gym, we strongly advise you to complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan and register as a COVID Safe business to ensure you stay open and show your customers you take their safety seriously.

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HOW WOULD YOU DO?

9,327 NSW businesses have been visited by inspectors so far, 6% received a warning and 55% were given further COVID Safe guidance.


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Are you worried about a second wave of COVID-19

We’re keen to hear from business owners like you as we track how COVID is affecting business confidence.

If you haven’t already, please answer our quick and anonymous 4 minute survey. Your feedback will help us understand where we need to focus.

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