Unions have today called for the Morrison Government to provide two weeks of federally-funded paid "special leave" for all workers forced to stop work or isolate themselves due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber and Deliveroo have both confirmed that they will provide financial support for drivers and riders diagnosed with coronavirus or placed in quarantine by a public health authority.
Following a meeting today to discuss potential responses to the coronavirus, IR Minister Christian Porter said it was a time for listening and grasping the scale of the problem before determining the way forward, while employers and unions urged prompt action.
