Important COVID-19 updates for the resources sector
This page contains coronavirus (COVID-19) updates relevant to the resources sector.
Entering QLD from NSW border zone
A process for applying to enter or return to Queensland from the NSW border zone will be in place from 1am Saturday 21 August.
For more information, read the latest industry communication.
Mask requirements
Face mask wearing requirements will continue to apply in impacted areas until 4pm Friday 10 September 2021.
See more information about the Direction.
COVID-19 hotspots
The Australian Capital Territory, the Jervis Bay Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria are declared hotspots.
Border restrictions will apply to persons who have been in a hotspot in the previous 14 days or since the identified start date for the hotspot (whichever is shorter).
COVID-19 vaccination prioritised for FIFO and DIDO workers
Fly in fly out (FIFO) and drive in drive out (DIDO) resources workers based in Queensland are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination and can make a booking online.
Industry communications
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Previous industry communications are provided here for information purposes only.
- 21 December 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 18 December 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector 2
- 18 December 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 1 December 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 29 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 28 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 23 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 14 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 9 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 3 July 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 30 April 2020: COVID-19 Update Important information for the resources sector
- 23 April 2020: COVID-19 Update Important information for the resources sector
- 16 April 2020: COVID-19 Update Important information for the resources sector
- 14 April 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 9 April 2020: COVID-19 – Important information for the resources sector
- 31 March 2020: All public fossicking areas are closed to the public
- 31 March 2020: New border restrictions and critical resources sector employee exemptions
- 27 March 2020: COVID-19 – Resources safety and health regulation
- 27 March 2020: COVID-19 – Advice for Cooper-Eromanga Basin operators
- 26 March 2020: COVID-19 – Queensland border restrictions – Resources sector
- 25 March 2020: COVID-19 – Impact on Board of Examiners exams
- 20 March 2020: COVID-19 – Impact on Coal Mine Workers' Health Scheme
Further information
For other COVID-19 related information, read:
- the Chief Health Officer's public health directions
- updates on industry stimulus or assistance on this Business Queensland website
- Queensland Health's Public health advice.
- Last reviewed: 18 Aug 2021
- Last updated: 2 Sep 2021