The bold new plan to boost NSW’s economy – with some VERY annoying rules set to be scrapped
- NSW government planning to unveil support package for businesses amid Covid
- Staff could be able to work without RSA under supervision of qualified worker
- Construction could run on weekends while delivery trucks may run at all times
Bartenders may no longer need to get their Responsible Service of Alcohol certificates while construction sites could be operating on weekends and public holidays as part of plans to boost NSW‘s economy.
The state government is working to devise an economic support package to help industries suffering amid the Covid pandemic and ease pressure off supply chains.
Treasurer Matt Kean is looking into removing the need to obtain an RSA – which costs upwards of $100 – allowing young staff to get straight into work, as long as they’re supervised by a manager with the certificate, The Daily Telegraph reported.
Also being considered is allowing delivery trucks to work around the clock in suburban and business areas, while keeping supermarkets and pharmacies running at all times.
Bartenders may be able to work without an RSA as long as they are supervised by someone with the certificate in new plans to boost NSW’s economy
In a bid to help the construction sector, tradies may be able to work on weekends and public holidays.
More outdoor dining space for restaurants is also being considered to allow Covid-stricken venues to welcome back more patrons, similar to what was done in Sydney when restrictions eased in 2020.
It’s understood Mr Kean is seeking feedback from relevant industries to ensure work could be done safely and efficiently to help restore the economy.
‘These changes are designed to help millions of workers and their employers, from some of the state’s biggest companies to local cafes,’ he said.
‘This is about supporting workers and to ensure we come out of this crisis stronger than before.’
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the package would be created to ensure financial support ‘goes to where it will make a difference’.
On Monday the government announced the Event Saver Fund package which will help major events and festivals forced to cancel or that have been severely impacted due to the pandemic.
Organisers will be able to pay suppliers, staff and recover other costs if events are cancelled or disrupted under the support package.
In a bid to help the construction sector, tradies may be able to work on weekends and public holidays
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