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Australia has experienced several major floods in recent years. Floods have the potential to directly cause damage to workplaces, disrupt transport and supply chains, and prevent employees from attending work. This guide provides some resources to assist employers that are operating in flood-affected areas, as well as information about standing down employees under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

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