Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business) Share this | Hansard source

As the entire world watches and waits for a vaccine, it has never been more important to observe appropriate health precautions. The second wave that the state of Victoria is now experiencing has made it abundantly clear how vigilant we need to be in observing practices like social distancing. In June and July of this year we saw positive signs of economic recovery in the states that have supressed the virus. As we minimise the transmission and the risk of transmission, we minimise the risk of harming the economy.

We must all exercise an abundance of caution and continue to follow the medical advice on the practical steps that will keep us all safe. Again, stay 1.5 metres away from other people, whenever and wherever we can; maintain good handwashing practices, and coughing and sneezing hygiene practices. Stay at home if you're unwell and get tested if you have respiratory symptoms or a fever. And, of course, download the COVIDSafe app so that we can find the virus more quickly. (Time expired)