This is the first update from ACAPMA for some time. It’s the latest information on border control, just in case you are interested in the detail.
I haven’t spoken to you for a while, just when we thought things were under control… they apparently are not. I have no doubt we are all getting tired of the hypocrisy and double standards applied by governments. We are told protestors are not a problem, protestors are allowed to break the law. It’s those undesirables that attend funerals or those going out fishing on the Mornington Peninsula….They are the problem.
I really feel for our Victorian members who have worked so hard and have done the right thing by their staff and their communities by doing everything that was asked of them. Just has we were seeing positive results the rug was pulled out from under them by a few unlawful protesters and a weak government. Unfortunately we also had a protest in Sydney last Saturday and we could also be in the same situation.
There is still a lot to be positive about and we are seeing a bounce back in all states as we progress back to pre Covid sales.
Please keep safe, we are still planning on having that big BBQ soon and we are one day closer
COVID-19 Roundup | as at 09:30 07/07/2020 (last Roundup 07/07/2020)
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Whats New - Changes and Items of Interest
- Victoria in lockdown…again
Complacency and caution has led to a second lockdown – from midnight tonight until 19/8/2020 the greater metropolitan Melbourne area is going back into lockdown. The small gains of the last few weeks (school being open, eating at a restaurant) will be wound back.
This is going to have an impact not only on the transactional side of the industry, but on the people side too. A second lockdown is going to be hard, it is going to cause patience to fray and it is going to make some people very nervous. Staff are going to need support in the face of frustrated customers and reminding about the importance of cleaning and hygiene. This is not going to be fun, this is going to hurt….but it is important. Our Victorian colleagues have our support and encouragement.
For exact details on the lockdown and the differing provisions from metro and regional areas please see; https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/200707-Statement-From-The-Premier-1.pdf
- Border Closures and Restrictions
Yesterday, just after ACAPMA sent out the latest Roundup, including the status of the border restrictions, Victoria announced a second lockdown, and the border restrictions were revised in some States. ACT has altered its border restrictions and NSW and SA have released further details on the exemption and permit to entry processes. These details are covered article see; https://acapmag.com.au/2020/03/border-restrictions-what-you-need-to-know/.
Yesterdays announcement caused a scramble in terms of fuel transport, with major fuel delivery routes via Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane being intrinsically linked, with drivers often transiting through Melbourne onto one or more of these cities.
The overwhelming question has been “what do we need to do for the drivers?”. The short answer is that as fuel delivery drivers they are providing an essential logistic service and as such fall into the Exempt from isolation category – however permits and pre approval to transit across the border will need to be sought and in hand BEFORE the drivers get to the border.
Below is a summary of the exemption and permitting requirements for the fuel transport routes;
Entering NSW from VIC
- General
- Entry must meet criteria, hold a permit and self isolate
- Fuel Transport/Cross Border Essential Workers
- Exemption to the self isolation requirement available, must still hold Permit
- Permit Application and Information
Entering SA from VIC
- General
- Entry must meet criteria, be pre approved and self isolate
- Fuel Transport/Cross Border Essential Workers
- Exemption to the self isolation requirement available, must still hold Pre Approval
- Timeline – application at least 72 hours before entry
- Pre Approval Application and Information
Entering QLD via VIC
- General
- Entry must meet criteria, hold a valid Entry Declaration and self isolate
- Fuel Transport/Cross Border Essential Workers
- Exemption to the self isolation requirement available, must still hold a valid Entry Declaration
- Entry Declaration Application and Information
Entering ACT via VIC
- General
- Entry must meet criteria, hold a valid Entry Exemption and self isolate
- Fuel Transport/Cross Border Essential Workers
- Exemption to the self isolation requirement available, must still hold a valid Entry Exemption
- Timeline – application at least 48h before entry
- Entry Exemption Application and Information
Q & A with ACAPMA
Q: How do I know if my work is “essential” when I provide support services to the fuel industry?
A: It has been our experience that some jurisdictions are more across what is required to maintain and operate a wholesale or retail fuel site. If you are needing to travel to undertake works on a fuel wholesale or retail site it is suggested that you; plan ahead and reach out for exemption information and applications to the relevant authorities early, have work orders and a letter from the client stating that the work is required and that there is either an existing commercial arrangement for you to provide the work, or no one locally who can provide the work and have a back up which may involve postponing work, utilising remote guided work, or self isolating (if it comes to that)
ACAPMA Consolidated COVID-19 Articles and Resources
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We are edging ever closer to less frequent changes in the COVID-19 space, and that is encouraging. There will come a time when we will not have to send out these updates, but for now the situation is changing so rapidly that these updates are seen as necessary to ensure that Members are updated. If you would like to be removed from the update list please reply to this email and request removal.
Stay safe everyone – long distance hugs and high fives for you all!
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Kindest Regards
Elisha Radwanowski