Local Businesses must be COVID-safe

Local businesses are encouraged to check, test and promote their COVID-safe credentials as a way of minimising the potential spread of COVID-19 on the Central Coast.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the latest data shows 590 Central Coast businesses have received a COVID-safe tick of approval.

“It’s encouraging to see 590 local businesses already certified as COVID-safe but hundreds more across the Coast must do the same,” Mr Crouch said.

“The NSW Government has put industry-specific information under the one roof, including downloadable badges for businesses with COVID-safe plans to display in their premises, so customers know they have the tick of approval.

“Every single business must do the three steps – complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan, register as a COVID-safe business, and download and display COVID-safe materials.”

Mr Crouch said non-compliant businesses could face significant penalties.

“The COVID-safe requirements are now being strictly enforced by NSW Police, Liquor & Gaming inspectors and NSW Health officials,” Mr Crouch said.

“Following the COVID-19 safe requirements is not optional. We need to safeguard the health and safety of our community while also ensuring local businesses can remain operational.”

The Public Health Orders allow for penalties of up to $55,000, and a further $27,500 penalty for each day an offence continues, for businesses that breach these requirements. On the spot fines can also be issued.

For more information, go to: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/covid-safe-businesses.