Coronavirus information

COVID-19 transition information session

The Public Health Emergency Declaration is expected to end on 30 June 2022. This means the end of mandatory health directions across the Tasmanian community and in workplaces. This page has a video and links to information about what is expected from your business after the 30th of June 2022.

Workplace relations regarding COVID

This section of the Fair Work website covers workplace laws, obligations and entitlements for employers and employees specific to COVID-19.

Temporary exemption for critical workers

An exemption process is in place to enable workplaces, identified as high risk, to register for essential staff who are close contacts to enter facilities and provide services if they are identified as a critical worker.

Mandatory mask wearing in public

Mask wearing is mandatory in some public settings. This page has all of the relevant information.

Mask wearing advice and resources

Resources including how to wear a mask, what masks are acceptable and more.

Mask wearing posters for your business or event

Posters you can display, to remind people masks are required in your business or at your event.

COVID-19 Safety Plans

Making a COVID-19 Safety Plan is the key to managing the risk of COVID-19 in your workplace, WorkSafe have all the tools you need.

Case and outbreak management

Informaiton to help you be prepared for a case or outbreak of COVID-19 occurring in your business or organisation, and be ready to work closely with Public Health.

Vaccination requirements

The Tasmanian Government has adopted recommendations from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) for certain workers to be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Vaccination requirements posters

What happens when there is a case in your business

If Public Health notifies you that a confirmed COVID-19 case is linked to your workplace, they will work with you to identify what you need to do. This page notes steps that may be involved.

Cleaning and disinfection after a case

Some advice on how to clean and disinfect your premises, what works, and why.

COVID-19 Safe Events and Activities

A framework for COVID-19 Safe Events will come into effect from 1 December, enabling organisers to apply to hold an event, where attendee numbers would exceed current restrictions.

COVID-19 Important information and factsheets

This is the Tasmanian Government Coronavirus Information website. It houses all of the up to date, official advice on COVID-19 including business restrictions, travel alerts and Public Health Directions.

COVID-19 Business support, grants and loans

Read the guidelines, fact sheets and apply for available support, grants and loans announced as part of the Tasmanian Government Support and Stimulus Package here.

Current travel alerts

All current travel conditions between Tasmania and other locations, including travel alerts.

Contact us

Tasmanian hotlines and contact information.