COVID-19 Advice and Business Update

McArthur continues to closely monitor the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are regularly monitoring all communications from the Australian Government and the World Health Organisation websites on the situation to make informed decisions. We have implemented protective measures that are aligned with Australian government guidelines and taken additional steps to minimise any potential impact, including:

• Business Continuity: McArthur has developed proactive staffing models which brings together cross-functional personnel across the business to continually monitor, review and manage our response to the evolving situation. We have in place a variety of robust contingency plans that aim to ensure the safety of our people and visitors and the continued provision of key client services and operations.
• Travel: McArthur has issued an Interim Travel and Events Policy suspending all business-related travel. McArthur staff engaging in personal travel must comply with government directives regarding self-isolation for 14 days upon return. As at 18 March 2020, the advice from the Australian government is ”do not travel”.
• Events: All corporate and client events have been cancelled until notified otherwise.
• Visitors, Interviews and Meetings: McArthur is implementing a screening process for all personnel visiting our offices. Video interview and online meeting tools are encouraged wherever possible.
• Health Measures: McArthur has implemented a number of health measures and is providing health related guidance and information within our offices. We are also actively instructing any staff who feel unwell to follow relevant government guidelines in terms of seeking medical care.
• Working Remotely: McArthur has implemented remote working measures for our internal staff. 

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds.
• Maintain a social distance, staying 1.5 metres away from people where possible.
• Avoiding touching eye, nose and mouth.
• Covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
• If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, do not attend work and call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 or seek out the advice of your GP via telephone and follow the medical advice specific to your circumstances.

The advice provided to our team members has been in line with that recommended by the Australian Government Department of Health and, more specifically, has outlined when a team member is considered unfit to work. We will continue to follow this advice and provide it to our team members as needed.

We are increasing our focus on hygiene, including offering hand soap and sanitiser to guests and staff, cleaning equipment after each use and encouraging social distancing within our offices.

You can view the latest information and advice from health authorities at:

• Factsheet Coronavirus (COVID-19) National Health Plan
• The Australian Government’s Department of Health
• The World Health Organization

State and Territory-based health departments:

• ACT
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

You can also call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 or speak with your doctor.

As always, the health and well-being of our people, our clients and our community is our priority.