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On record – Statement on protecting staff from COVID-19
The article ‘Border Force should better protect staff from Covid: Community and Public Sector Union’ published in the Canberra Times on 8 July 2021 is inaccurate.
The Department of Home Affairs has consistently worked closely with the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) to resolve all matters and concerns raised since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The CPSU is aware of the arrangements for staff to receive vaccinations across the Department, including marine officers.
The Department does not support the provision of miscellaneous paid leave to marine staff to attend for vaccinations, as it would not be in line with community expectations or on par with arrangements for staff in other industries in Phase 1a. Time off in lieu, including reasonable travel time is provided to all staff in Phase 1a and 1b.
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