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    Well can we work or can't we. As imoww said as we don’t deal person to person.

    I not sure after listening to PM tonight Live, well we now know the bottles shops will be open.
    Cheers Garry

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    I didn't think we are any threat to anyone as long as we keep our distance but looking at what has happened in Asia & Europe it could be total lockdown. There is a lot of flow on effect here. e.g. you are in an accident and you need to go to the hospital. Absolute last place you want to be.

    Some immunoligists in the US have been doing some modelling on this and so far pretty accurate and the predictions for the US in a worse case scenario is really not good.

    ACT schools are going pupil free from Tuesday as there has been a case at a school.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RSM-Gazza View Post
    Well can we work or can't we. As imoww said as we don’t deal person to person.

    I not sure after listening to PM tonight Live, well we now know the bottles shops will be open.
    Work till your arrested, coppers can't come with 1.5metres. Bottle shops definetly essential, we need the alcholo to clean things.

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    Part extracted, Copy & Pasted from the Heraldsun 9.48pm 22-03-2020
    Guess if we stay tuned to the Heraldsun we will find out if Worksites are effected

    WHAT WILL SHUT DOWN:
    — All schools from Tuesday

    — Hospitality businesses including bars and cafes

    — AFL season, suspended for two months

    — Retail stores expected to close but can continue selling products online

    — Casinos

    — Cinemas

    — Nightclubs

    — Licensed sections of hotels

    WHAT WE DON’T KNOW IS AFFECTED
    — Public transport

    — Worksites
    Cheers Garry

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    Quote Originally Posted by steveo View Post
    Work till your arrested, coppers can't come with 1.5metres. Bottle shops definetly essential, we need the alcholo to clean things.
    Maybe just taser you 1st
    Should be a bit cleaner with lower infection rates in prison though.
    Possibly could catch a few other things though🤭depending on how hard you struggle

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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    I agree with social distancing but as I only have 5000 rolls of toilet paper I have to go and stand with the other 300 people and queue for an hour so I can get another 10 rolls
    Yes I always like to keep my distance from some people

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    Interesting...
    I contacted my main strata manager I contract for and he said to continue as they believe I’m not under any threat working by myself out in the open air...
    wearing a mask is just notmal proceeded for me anyway . Wear them all year
    So I’ll be out working
    Everything looks good with a haircut.... ɐuıɥɔ ɯoɹɟ pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐl ǝɥʇ sʇɐɥʇ

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    I checked the Govt health website to find the rules for employer’s being
    The basics on social distancing and avoiding the spread etc...
    Everything looks good with a haircut.... ɐuıɥɔ ɯoɹɟ pɹɐoqʎǝʞ ɐ ʎnq ı ǝɯıʇ ʇsɐl ǝɥʇ sʇɐɥʇ

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    Also did some searching this morning and at this stage our business is ok to continue, for now. Just need to exercise distancing when needed with common sense.

    As most of us work outside alone we are at very low risk but still need to be cautious. To date I haven’t lost any clients/work but that could change at anytime.

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    Confusing policies lacking clarity to the working Aussie world.
    if we are not meant to work due to not working in a places of social gatherings.
    Then we get our rig photographed on social media or worse local regional paper for working.
    So much confusion out there for many, realising we are not an essential service by definition l guess.
    Cheers Garry

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    I think as we maintain outdoor areas thereby helping keep vermin under control and should have no trouble with social distancing laws ( great excuse to get away from those people who want to talk for what seems like hours ) we're more of an essential service than take away bottle shops and coffee shops where the cashier will have been interacting with someone else who maybe infected possibly minutes before serving you
    Anything Ian says may or may not be garbage, it may also be his own opinion or it may not be his opinion at all, it may just be something he felt like stating anyone following his advice does so at their own risk and may be doing something Ian would actually advise against.
    And if you don't like what Ian has to say use the ignore function if you don't know how ask i will gladly tell you

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    Quote Originally Posted by South East Mowing View Post
    Maybe just taser you 1st
    Should be a bit cleaner with lower infection rates in prison though.
    Possibly could catch a few other things though��depending on how hard you struggle
    It's a stand off. Coppers with capsicum spray versus gardener with glyphosate spray.

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    Best form of defence is to listen to the science. Politicians and newspapers don't start taking notice of scientists until its too late.

    There is a pretty handy FAQ here from the world authority on this

    https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-de...-coronaviruses

    Interesting that the virus can survive on some surfaces for up to 3 days depending on the surface so beware handling money folks. Wash hands after handling money.

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    I'll keep this short as taking it off topic a little.
    Visit Vet 8.30 am dog need Op asap on leg, $4,500. Great timing lol, best I get out and mow some lawns.
    Cheers Garry

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    Quote Originally Posted by steveo View Post
    Best form of defence is to listen to the science. Politicians and newspapers don't start taking notice of scientists until its too late.

    There is a pretty handy FAQ here from the world authority on this

    https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-de...-coronaviruses

    Interesting that the virus can survive on some surfaces for up to 3 days depending on the surface so beware handling money folks. Wash hands after handling money.
    Exactly, the horse has bolted here




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