Australian mining is working to support the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Australian mining is working to support the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout as part of its core value and commitment to the safety, health and wellbeing of its workforce.

This morning, the MCA once again met with COVID-19 Taskforce Commander Lieutenant-General John Frewen to outline how it can help the Federal Government with the vaccine rollout to support its 256,000 workers, local communities and First Nations Australians living in remote parts of the country.

The MCA is already working with its member companies on how the vaccine can be delivered on operational mine sites, through regional hubs and in other locations where practical and once sufficient supplies of vaccine are available.

While there are significant logistical challenges ahead, the industry will play its part in a co-ordinated and united national effort to increase vaccination rates so mining can continue to operate while workers, families and communities are kept safe from the virus.