Australia has been highly successful at managing the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on local health outcomes.

The next set of considerations for governments is how restrictions can be carefully lifted to allow a phased, risk-based return to greater freedom for normal day to day personal and business activity. That’s why the Business Council welcomes that the National Cabinet has started to map out the road ahead.

The business community stands ready to step-up and stand side by side with state and federal governments to safely re-open the economy and to provide and promote safe workplaces for employees, customers, and suppliers.

Read our next steps for a safe return to normal here.