Category: John Barilaro

‘Significant’ Fines for Businesses Serving Unvaccinated Customers: NSW Deputy Leader

September 9, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Deputy Premier John Barilaro says businesses face “significant fines” if they serve unvaccinated customers. His comments come after the premier unveiled the NSW “roadmap to freedom” to allow retail outlets and hospitality venues to open their doors to customers once 70 percent of the state population is vaccinated. “There will be…

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All Greater Sydney Construction Workers Back to Work, Must Show Proof of Vaccination

August 8, 2021
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Construction has resumed across Greater Sydney for workers living within the eight local government areas (LGAs) of concern, provided they show proof of vaccination for COVID-19. “Construction workers from the affected LGAs will be added to the list of authorised workers allowing them to work on unoccupied construction sites in Greater Sydney if they meet…

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‘We Can’t Transition From Coal Overnight’: NSW Deputy Minister Fights Decision to Shutter Mine

February 16, 2021
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John Barilaro, Deputy Premier of New South Wales’  (NSW) is exploring ways to overturn the Independent Planning Commission’s (IPC) decision to block an AU$958 million (US$743 million) coal mine expansion on environmental safety grounds. The deputy premier met with several key figures in the coal and steel industry at major steelmaker BlueScope Steel’s headquarters in…

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