Coronavirus information for Members

Fact sheets and useful resources

COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN TEMPLATES
As of 15 June 2020, all workplaces are required to have a COVID-19 Safety Plan. This includes commercial fishing vessels, which are considered a workplace under Tasmanian WHS legislation.

A COVID-19 Safety Plan must address the six minimum standards prescribed in the Work Health and Safety Regulations. The Plan will ultimately identify any risks that could lead to the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and implement strategies to mitigate these risks.

TSIC has developed template COVID-19 Safety Plans to assist fishers. You may need to refine this Plan to suit the specific operations of your business and / or vessel. 

Download the template relevant to you below.

TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SEAFOOD
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The Tasmanian Government has delivered a significant stimulus package to support communities, industry, individuals and businesses. More information can be found through the following links.​
  • The Business Tasmania website is a one stop shop for Tasmanian Coronavirus information for businesses. It can be found here. You can register for email updates / newsletters here
  • The Tasmanian Government is keen to understand how your business is being impacted by coronavirus. Form available on the Business Tasmania website here
  • Information about keeping you, your family and your employees safe during the coronavirus pandemic can be found here
  • There is support to get your business online through Digital Ready. More information here
  • Australian banks will defer loan repayments for 98% of businesses affected by Covid-19 for six months. More information here
SELECTED FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR SEAFOOD
OTHER INFORMATION
  • Further information about Federal Stimulus measures and business support can be found here.
  • FRDC has a Coronavirus page with some information here.
  • The FarmHub page is apparently being developed as a centralised hub for coronavirus support and can be accessed here or specific coronavirus information here.
  • Austrade are providing insights into export markets. This can be viewed here.
  • Seafood Trade Advisory Group (STAG) is providing regular export updates here

For those members who may launch at ramps located within a National Park, please note this correspondence:
Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service update 27 March 2020
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GET HELP
Mental health and wellbeing support and information:  ​Rural Alive and Well 1300 HELP MATE (1300 4357 6283)
Business and finance support and information: ​Rural Business Tasmania 1300 883 276
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