WA’s State of Emergency to end 12.01am November 4, 2022

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WA’s State of Emergency to end 12.01am November 4, 2022 (www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au)

Western Australia's strong health outcomes mean WA is exceptionally well placed to move into the next stage of the pandemic.

Following the end of the State of Emergency, the McGowan Government will continue to manage COVID-19 and keep Western Australians safe through appropriate policy settings, the WA Free RAT program and maintaining systems and procedures that allow for the swift re-establishment of testing and vaccination clinics, if required.

Basic public health advice such as mask wearing as needed, staying home if unwell, getting tested and avoiding high-risk settings until symptoms have cleared are highly recommended, and these measures can be adopted as a requirement through businesses' own policies and work health and safety arrangements.

As part of the transition away from a State of Emergency, the State Parliament passed new legislation this month, which provides a fit-for-purpose framework for WA to safely manage COVID-19 in the future, should the virus escalate and require additional levers to protect the WA community.

“The Emergency Management Amendment (Temporary COVID-19 Provisions) Bill 2022 has received Royal Assent and regulations are being drawn up for the new laws.

Under the new framework, if required, the State Emergency Coordinator can make a 'Temporary COVID-19 Declaration', which will only come into effect if the State Emergency Coordinator is satisfied that COVID-19 poses a risk to the safety of the community, and requires a co-ordinated response to prevent loss of life or harm to the health of the community.

If required, the framework can be used to implement measures such as mask wearing on public transport and in other settings, isolation requirements for individuals, enhanced cruise ship protocols and prohibitions to remote Aboriginal communities.”

Below is what they mean by “State of Emergency Ending”: New laws imposed creating more government power; Businesses will carry the water for the government in the meantime; and who knows what other surprises are in store. It’s the “next stage of the pandemic.” Western Australia's strong health outcomes mean WA is exceptionally well placed to move into the next stage of the pandemic. Following the end of the State of Emergency, the McGowan Government will continue to manage COVID-19 and keep Western Australians safe through appropriate policy settings, the WA Free RAT program and maintaining systems and procedures that allow for the swift re-establishment of testing and vaccination clinics, if required. Basic public health advice such as mask wearing as needed, staying home if unwell, getting tested and avoiding high-risk settings until symptoms have cleared are highly recommended, and these measures can be adopted as a requirement through businesses' own policies and work health and safety arrangements. As part of the transition away from a State of Emergency, the State Parliament passed new legislation this month, which provides a fit-for-purpose framework for WA to safely manage COVID-19 in the future, should the virus escalate and require additional levers to protect the WA community. “The Emergency Management Amendment (Temporary COVID-19 Provisions) Bill 2022 has received Royal Assent and regulations are being drawn up for the new laws. Under the new framework, if required, the State Emergency Coordinator can make a 'Temporary COVID-19 Declaration', which will only come into effect if the State Emergency Coordinator is satisfied that COVID-19 poses a risk to the safety of the community, and requires a co-ordinated response to prevent loss of life or harm to the health of the community. If required, the framework can be used to implement measures such as mask wearing on public transport and in other settings, isolation requirements for individuals, enhanced cruise ship protocols and prohibitions to remote Aboriginal communities.”

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