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Labor has suspended a series
of community forums in line with best practice in social distancing to help
prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The first of the forums
focusing on barriers to work and getting more Tasmanians into work was held in
Burnie last week and a further 16 events were scheduled.
Labor Leader Rebecca White
said the decision not to proceed is in line with advice from public health
officials that non-essential events should not take place as one measure to
slow the spread of coronavirus.
“At a time when the
community is being asked to observe social distancing measures it is
responsible that we suspend these events.
“As the coronavirus situation
unfolds, we need additional measures to provide the greatest possible
protection for community members.
“While this is
disappointing, it is a postponement not a cancellation and we will reschedule
these events when public health experts advise that it’s safe to do so.”
Ms White said getting more Tasmanians into secure work remains a priority for Labor.
Rebecca White
Labor Leader
