Tasmanians get access to $1,500 pandemic leave payments to stop sick casuals going to work and spreading coronavirus
- Tasmanians can now apply for a $1,500 pandemic leave payment if they are sick
- Under federal-state agreement, Commonwealth pays for Australian residents
- A worker can only apply for the payment if they have used up their sick leave
Tasmanians can now apply for a $1,500 pandemic leave payment if they are sick or have to self-isolate due to coronavirus.
Scott Morrison announced he has made an agreement with the state government to include Tasmania in the scheme which already covers Victoria.
Under the federal-state agreement, the Commonwealth pays for Australian residents and citizens while state governments pick up the bill for short-term visa holders.
Tasmanians can now apply for a $1,500 pandemic leave payment if they are sick or have to self-isolate due to coronavirus. Pictured: Hobart
A worker can only apply for the payment if they have no sick leave.
Federal Labor has said the government was too slow to bring in the pandemic leave.
'The point of paid pandemic leave, and why we've been calling for it for some time, was to prevent community transmission,' Labor leader Anthony Albanese said.
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'No one should be in a circumstance whereby they feel compelled to go to work because they don't have other options of financial support.'
Tasmania last recorded a case of coronavirus on August 11.
In Victoria more than $8.8 million has been paid for almost 6,000 granted claims since 6 August.
Scott Morrison (right) announced he has made an agreement with the state government to include Tasmania in the scheme which already covers Victoria
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