COVID19
COVID19 – Reference sites: general and energy-savings-scheme-specific information
(Last updated 14 October 2022)
Please note, the top listing is a national entry point and leads into a number of other sites also listed below.
Australian Government – dedicated COVID19 website/portal
- Essential information – the latest for government agencies also with links to state and territory government websites dedicated for COVID19)
- Vaccination rollout, access and daily statistics
- Booster shots
Australian Government – Therapeutic Goods Administration
- COVID19 information including tests, vaccines, reports
- Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) for home use
Australian Government – Official COVID-19 App (not longer in use)
- The COVIDSafe app is no longer being used to assist health officials with contact tracing. All COVIDSafe app data has been deleted from the COVIDSafe Data Store. Please uninstall the COVIDSafe app from your device. For instructions on how to uninstall the app, please visit the COVIDSafe website.
Prime Minister
- Media centre (media releases, statement, interview transcripts)
Australian Government - Department of Health
- COVID19 health alert (monitoring, response, symptoms, latest official medical advice and case numbers, media releases)
- Resources (Info Sheet for employers, Poster, Home isolation and care (isolation guidance, isolation when unwell, returning to community)
- Health Direct symptom checker and FAQs
Australian Government - Department of Business
Your accountant, tax or BAS agent etc can provide advice regarding eligibility and planning.
- COVID19 information and support for business (financial assistance, eligibility and timing), Hotline 13 28 46, 7am-11pm, seven days
- Jobs Hub information about businesses and organisations currently hiring
Australian Government - Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
- Employers who are hiring and want support to connect with potential candidates can contact DESE to be connected directly with businesses reducing their workforces; and the employment services network to source suitable candidates.
Australian Government - Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- COVID19 (Support if you are experiencing difficulties and eligible (eg PAYG instalments deferred or refunded, expediting refunds or credits, and remission or interest and penalties)
- Accelerated depreciation and capital and expenses allowances
Australian Government - Fair Work Ombudsman
- Visit the Ombusman website for information such as Coronavirus and Australian workplace laws.
Australian Government - Services Australia (including Centrelink)
- National health emergency Crisis payments etc.
Australian Government - Treasury
- See the latest annual Budget.
Australian Government - Department of Home Affairs
- COVID-19 and the Australian border (travel restrictions, quarantine)
Safe Work Australia
Master Electricians Australia
Master Plumbers Australia
- Refer to the MA COVId-19 hub for plumbers.
States and Territories
Victoria
- COVID19 website of Department of Health and Human Services and hotline 1800 675 398 (statements from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer and Premier)
- Business and Work webpage
- Work Safe Victoria COVID-19 webpage
- The Age live updatesCOVID19
- DELWP VEU announcements https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/energy-efficiency/victorian-energy-upgrades
- Reporting your positive Rapid Antigen Test result
NSW
- NSW Health Department
- COVID19 Small business commissioner website
- Government responses to COVID-19 in the energy sector webpage
- Sydney Morning Herald live updates COVID19
- Reporting your positive Rapid Antigen Test result
SA
- COVID19 website info and advice for businesses and communities
Adelaide Advertiser live updatesReporting your Rapid Antigen Test result
ACT
- ACT Health Department
- Canberra Times live updates COVID19
- Reporting your positive Rapid Antigen Test result
Qld
- Qld Health Department
- Jobs support loans
- Courier Mail live updatesCOVID19
- Reporting your positive Rapid Antigen Test result
News
- ABC News coronavirus
- World Health Organisation coronavirus