That is of course if their staff can actually get a vaccination in a country where they still haven’t managed to vaccinate all residents of old people’s homes…
A Brisbane-based airline appears to have become the first to impose a mandatory vaccination policy, saying any staff who refuse the COVID-19 jab may face disciplinary action.
Alliance Aviation confirmed it would be rolling out its immunisation policy which requires all workers, including contractors and their employees working at the airline’s sites, to be vaccinated against both flu and COVID-19. If they refuse, an initial risk assessment process will be carried out surrounding their role. If they continue to refuse the workplace direction, and do not have a valid legal or medical reason, then the policy states “appropriate disciplinary action may be taken”.
Speaking to The Australian, Alliance managing director Scott McMillan said more than 95% of employees have been supportive of the new policy.
“Right throughout the industry there’s a big move towards people being vaccinated. All the senior management and directors have been vaccinated and we believe the way forward is for all of us to be vaccinated,” he said.
The airline, which predominantly operates routes between mining areas, is thought to be the first in the aviation industry to impose a mandatory policy. Much larger employers like Qantas and Virgin Australia have strongly encouraged staff to be vaccinated but have stopped short of enforcing the jab.
