Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00350:clause:1_789gb
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2022C00350
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 789GB
Character Range: 13185–14176

789GB  Object
  The object of this Part is to:
 (a) make temporary changes to assist the Australian people to keep their jobs, and maintain their connection to their employers, during the unprecedented economic downturn and work restrictions arising from:
 (i) the COVID‑19 pandemic; and
 (ii) government initiatives to slow the transmission of COVID‑19; and
 (b) help sustain the viability of Australian businesses during the COVID‑19 pandemic, including by preparing the Australian economy to recover with speed and strength after a period of hibernation; and
 (c) continue the employment of employees; and
 (d) ensure the continued effective operation of occupational health and safety laws during the COVID‑19 pandemic; and
 (e) help ensure that, where reasonably possible, employees:
 (i) remain productively employed during the COVID‑19 pandemic; and
 (ii) continue to contribute to the business of their employer where it is safe and possible for the business to continue operating.