Thread: Corona Virus

Originally Posted by Xtreme

And where do you think the Gov'ment will get the funds from for all these handouts that you are hoping for?
I think we all need to adjust our lifestyles to cope with our present situation. IIRC that's what happened during the depression 90 years ago.

By your reply I take it that you haven't been or expect Nit to be affected by the restrictions.
Paying people that Have to isolate Will prevent them from sneaking into work instead of staying home which in turn will help prevent the spread of this virus.
It will also remove ANY excuses for breaking their quarantine as well.
The government is propping up the business people So why can't the workers get some help as well.
As for doing what the old timers did during the great depression, Well I predict that 99% of people wouldn't be able to survive a month of that let alone several months of it.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

With all the tracing, anyone who catches the virus at work should be able to claim Workers' Comp.

To have that happen I imagine that the employer will have to be found negligent/responsible for the infection, However if the infection can be traced to an individual then there may be grounds for a civil case against that person.
It would also have to be proved that the virus was contracted at work as well.

There is this that can be used instead.
Victorian workers to be eligible for pandemic leave

Originally Posted by trout1105

By your reply I take it that you haven't been or expect Nit to be affected by the restrictions.
Paying people that Have to isolate Will prevent them from sneaking into work instead of staying home which in turn will help prevent the spread of this virus.
It will also remove ANY excuses for breaking their quarantine as well.
The government is propping up the business people So why can't the workers get some help as well.
As for doing what the old timers did during the great depression, Well I predict that 99% of people wouldn't be able to survive a month of that let alone several months of it.

Firstly, you've made incorrect assumptions about my situation. I have been affected by the restrictions in more ways than one, including financially.

Secondly, you have made numerous unsubstantiated assumptions regarding how people will behave if they receive a handout.

And finally you have made a prediction which is also unsubstantiated and shows little regard for mankinds survival instincts.

I still don't know where you expect the funds for the handouts to come from.

BTW, I am aware and admire you for your lifestyle changes and your extensive vegetable garden and trust that you are now receiving the rewards for your efforts.

Originally Posted by trout1105

To have that happen I imagine that the employer will have to be found negligent/responsible for the infection, However if the infection can be traced to an individual then there may be grounds for a civil case against that person.
It would also have to be proved that the virus was contracted at work as well.

There is this that can be used instead.
Victorian workers to be eligible for pandemic leave

Worker's Compo is state regulated, so as such the regulations differ from state to state. In Queensland a worker unable to work due to injury or illness caused by an action or incident during the course of his/her employment (defined as home directly to work, at work, directly home) is entitled to be compensated at 85% of their average wage or the minimum award rate, whichever is the greater. Liability is only a consideration if a payout is being calculated.
No onus could be attributed to a worker, who contracted the virus at work, provided the worker was complying with the appropriate guidelines.

Originally Posted by Tote

Yep I'm a bit confused, you cant go to Bunnings unless you are a tradie but you can order online and pick up. Would you be fined for leaving your house to pick up goods from Bunnings as they are non-essential? Making it up as they go along? Probably.

Regards,
Tote

I wouldn’t think so but I won’t test this either - the reason Bunnings is being allowed to do click and collect is they have a lot of items people could need so are considered essential. From plumping, hot water services, tarps, etc - there’s a lot of people that would use Bunnings to get boys to fix essential systems in their homes every day.

The there’s the people still allowed to work who have accounts with them and need them to continue what they do.

Click and collect at Bunnings would be no more of a risk than doing so at the supermarket IMO.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53632043

Coronavirus: New 90-minute tests for Covid-19 and flu 'hugely beneficial'

Originally Posted by Homestar

Click and collect at Bunnings would be no more of a risk than doing so at the supermarket IMO.

The problem with Bunnings is there is a whole heap of stuff that you can only buy in-store. WD40 or Metho for example. That rules out click and collect for quite a lot of stuff. I've been wondering if you can call up the store and have it added to the order and it's just their web site that's "broken", or there is some overriding policy in place.

Originally Posted by BradC

The problem with Bunnings is there is a whole heap of stuff that you can only buy in-store. WD40 or Metho for example. That rules out click and collect for quite a lot of stuff. I've been wondering if you can call up the store and have it added to the order and it's just their web site that's "broken", or there is some overriding policy in place.

WD40 and Metho come under "Dangerous Goods" which is most probably why you cant buy them online.