Queensland's Education Department is docking the pay of 900 school staff who did not get the COVID vaccine, saying ignoring the mandate put others at risk.
abc.net.au/news/qld-covid-unvaxxed-teachers-pay-docked-unvaccinated-mandate/101366140Queensland's Education Department is docking the pay of 900 school staff who did not get the COVID vaccine, saying that ignoring the mandate put others at risk.
The letter stated the action was "appropriate" for the severity of the matter and hoped staff would follow future directions. "The disciplinary action reflects the seriousness of the matter, but as you remain an employee of the department, affords you the opportunity to continue to perform your duties, and display modified behaviour, by complying with directions in future.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Star Casino faces a government inquiryThe Star Entertainment Group will face a Queensland Government inquiry on Tuesday that will examine whether it is fit to hold licences for gaming operations on the Gold Coast and in its $3.6 billion Queens Wharf development. They are still awaiting the final report from a New South Wales inquiry to determine whether they are fit to hold a licence in their Sydney casino. Many key members of the Star Entertainment Group, including the Chairman and the Chief Executive have resigned in the wake of the investigation.
Read more »
The latest COVID-19 case numbers around the states and territoriesHere's a quick wrap of today's COVID statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.
Read more »
‘A long time coming’: Unvaxxed Qld teachers to have pay dockedEducation Queensland is finalising disciplinary action against about 900 of 54,000 school staff.
Read more »
Fresh calls for premiers to cut COVID-19 isolation period as wave begins to fadeAustralia’s leaders could revisit cutting the isolation period for COVID-19 cases as the nation’s latest Omicron wave winds down. 7NEWS
Read more »
US and South Korea resume large-scale military drillsThe exercises aim to boost readiness after a pause due to COVID-19, and as North Korea rebuffs an economic offer from the South.
Read more »
Anthony Fauci to step down as chief US medical adviser at end of year – liveUS government’s top doctor became perhaps the most recognizable face of White House’s response to Covid during Trump and Biden eras
Read more »