Job fear on jabs

Business operators across the region will be surveyed to judge their concerns about restrictions involving work and vaccinations. The move comes as businesses across Margaret River report the region’s high anti-vaccination rate is already biting as workers resign rather than take the jab before the December 15 deadline. Margaret River Chamber of Commerce has joined a country WA review led by the State’s Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry amid concerns about difficulties around service and employment once the State Government’s workforce requirements come into effect. “To continue our advocacy, and in response to member feedback, we are conducting this survey to capture how regional businesses are being or expect to be impacted by the COVID 19 vaccination mandate,” the chamber said. RCCIWA chief executive Kitty Prodonovich said members were concerned the requirements made aspects of business inoperable. “Please note that this is not a pro- or anti-vaccine conversation, but rather a look at the tangible impacts this mandate is going to have on some already very stretched businesses,” she said. “The regional business community do broadly support this directive, however, they are concerned about the details and immediate impact, particularly on small businesses.” The survey closes today.