The Emergency Management (South Australia Police Workers Vaccination) (COVID-19) Direction 2021 has been created.
From 12.01am on Monday, 15 November 2021 a person who engages in work or performs duties in a South Australia Police setting must have:
- Received at least one dose of a Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) approved COVID-19 vaccination,
- Received or has evidence of a booking to receive a second dose of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine within the timeframes outlined by Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) guidelines,
- Provided the operator of the police setting with proof of their vaccination status upon request.
This applies to anyone working in a police station, police custodial facility or any other premises controlled by South Australia Police, including:
- People employed under the Police Act 1998 (sworn police officers, community constables, police cadets, and police medical officer);
- Public sector employees of the South Australian Police Department;
- People employed under the Protective Security Act 2007;
- Contractors engaging in work or performing duties at a South Australia Police setting;
- Volunteers engaging in work or performing duties for South Australia Police, no matter the setting.
A South Australia Police worker is not required to have evidence of a COVID-19 vaccination if:
- They have a medical certificate:
- from a legally qualified medical practitioner in accordance with guidelines published by ATAGI; and
- The certificate specifies the nature of the exemption and the basis on which it applies; and
- The Chief Public Health Officer or her delegate has endorsed the exemption; and
- The person provides the officer in charge or delegate of the South Australia Police setting with a copy of the endorsement.
For more information on vaccination exemptions go to https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au
The information above only highlights key areas of the Direction and does not reflect all requirements. Members of the public are encouraged to see the full Direction for further information.
All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations
If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19
