Businesses brace for three day lockdown: CCIQ
Today’s announcement that the Greater Brisbane region will be going into lockdown for three days will be taxing on affected business.
However, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) recognises the importance of controlling the further spread of COVID-19 to prevent further longer-lasting lockdown implications.
CCIQ’s general manager of advocacy and policy, Amanda Rohan said the strict lockdown will inevitably create challenges for many businesses, but it could prevent further long-term issues.
“We know the immediacy of today’s announcement will create operational issues for many businesses, while also causing an economic disruption,” Ms Rohan said.
“But containing the spread of the virus could also contain further economic implications.
“Throughout the pandemic, CCIQ has supported activating restrictions when acute local outbreaks occur within affected local government areas, as it allows businesses outside those areas to continue operating.
“We want to see that continue and hope that this short-term lockdown for businesses in the Greater Brisbane region will enable Queensland more broadly to stay open and operating.
“What will be essential though, is clear communication of expectations and requirements, so businesses are aware of the current conditions and know what is going to happen next,” said Ms Rohan
CCIQ is committed to working with the government to ensure businesses are informed on the current and changing conditions which will affect them.
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