A broad range of WA businesses will soon need to comply with mandatory contact tracing requirements as part of the latest COVID-19 control measures.
The State Government has announced that from December 5, certain businesses will need to maintain a contact registration system to keep a record of their customers.
It’s launched the SafeWA app, which utilises QR codes, to help businesses register patrons.
Businesses will also be able to use a pen and paper register.
The types of businesses and venues which will be required to maintain a government contact register include:
- Food and licenced venues (restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, taverns, nightclubs)
- Gyms, indoor sporting centres and pools;
- Places of worship and funeral parlours;
- Beauty and personal care services including hairdressers and barbers;
- Galleries and museums;
- Cinemas, theatres and other entertainment venues;
- Auction houses and real estate inspections;
- Community facilities, libraries and halls;
- Zoos and amusement parks;
- Function centres;
- Accommodation facilities that already have check-in arrangements in place (hostels, hotels, large campgrounds).
Businesses face fines of up to $250,000 for non-compliance.
For more, head to covid19.cciwasandstg.wpenginepowered.com to download the contact register toolkit.
CCIWA chief executive Chris Rodwell welcomes the new contact trace system, describing it as “an appropriate trade-off” for WA business.
“Providing a free ‘SafeWA’ app to supply QR codes is a suitable way to enable WA businesses to comply without substantial inconvenience.
“It is important that WA’s recovery is not undermined or delayed by remaining a closed economy for longer than required by health advice.”
The CCIWA is currently campaign for clarity and a consistent approach to rules around WA border restrictions.
“It remains critical to this trade-off that the Government adhere to its own criteria announced on October 30 relating to “very low risk” destinations.
Read more on the current border concerns.
