Fair Work has a webpage dedicated to the Coronavirus and Australian Workplace Laws.
The following list is a summary of the information available via the page:
Where can I get information on health and safety in the workplace?
When can employers direct employees to stay away from their usual workplace under workplace health and safety laws?
What happens if an employee or their family member is sick with coronavirus?
What if an employee is stuck overseas or is required to be quarantined or to self-isolate?
What if an employee wants to stay home as a precaution?
What if an employer wants their employees to stay home as a precaution?
When can employees work from home?
What about casual employees and independent contractors?
What if I cannot attend work because my child’s school is closed due to concerns about the coronavirus?
What if I need to let employees go or reduce their working hours?
Can employees be directed not to travel?
A link to the page is included here, or a PDF copy of the page, as at 19 March 2020, can be accessed here
For more information please contact Infinite Accounting Solutions on 02 9899 4730 or via the contact page at www.ias-ca.com.au