The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the ACT Government’s decision to remove the requirement for masks across public transport networks from Friday 30 September.
Acting ACT Executive Director Dr Adele Lausberg said the move away from traveling with masks should give people confidence to commute again as we learn to live with COVID and return to a sense of normality.
“The ACT’s Government’s decision to continue to adapt and revise health advice provides a much-needed boost in confidence to workers and businesses and will have an immediate impact,” Dr Lausberg said.
“The decision to remain on the path to normality instils confidence in our community that it is safe to return to those activities that help drive the economy – like returning to our CBD and town centre offices and participating in all our territory has to offer.
“Our members have been working hard to ensure that workplaces are safe, and this updated advice sends a clear message to the public that it is time to welcome back our collaborative way of life.”
Dr Adele Lausberg said CBDs were critical economic engines and the best way to revitalise our cities was to get people back into the office.
“While we understand the way of work has changed, we want people to know that the easiest way to help small business recover is to work more days in the office than at home.
“This announcement by the ACT Government will provide a boost of confidence to get people back into the Canberra city centres and all they have to offer.”
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