18-20 October 2022
Perth Convention and
Exhibition Centre, Perth WA
Covid-19 Safe Plan
We are committed to ensuring the safest possible environment for participants at the AACB 59th ASC. We’re working with the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, and stakeholders, and we continually monitor the WA Health sites to deliver a COVID-safe event for everyone. WA has released its WA’s Safe Transition Plan available below.
It is important that all delegates acknowledge there are inherent risks associated with attending any event/meeting.
AACB and the organisers will not be liable for any loss or damages to delegates that are caused by factors beyond our control, including but not limited to any imposed or potentially imposed COVID-19 related restrictions and regulations. We recommend all delegates carefully check the details of any insurance coverage you may hold, as well as the specific terms and conditions of your travel and accommodation bookings.
If you have any questions please email the Conference Secretariat at conference@aacb.asn.au.
This information will be updated regularly as more information is provided.
WA's Latest information about entering WA (published 29-06-2022) - www.wa.gov.au
You can enter WA from interstate without any requirements.
Masks must be worn on aircraft and if you’re travelling from the airport by public transport, taxi or rideshare. Masks are also still strongly encouraged at airport terminals.
Interstate travellers and returning WA residents:
- do not need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccinations to enter WA
- do not need to undertake any pre-departure or arrival COVID-19 testing.
While you are here
While you are in WA, make sure you:
- wear a mask in the following settings:
- public and passenger transport, including taxis and rideshare vehicles, tour buses and school buses,
- hospitals and health care settings
- aged care facilities, residential care facilities including disability service facilities and mental health residential facilities
- correctional facilities
- Aircraft
- are aware of any public health measures in WA and find out what you can and can’t do
- get tested if you develop any COVID-19 symptoms
- register any positive COVID-19 test result with the Department of Health
- are familiar with information and advice for managing COVID-19, including any testing and isolation guidelines
- check the remote Aboriginal communities page before travelling to remote areas in WA.
WA's Safe Transition Plan released (published 5 Nov 21) - www.wa.gov.au
The plan outlines safe conditions for interstate and international travel, and provides certainty on how businesses and WA’s way of life can continue safely with the introduction of public health and social measures once COVID-19 enters WA’s community. With a 90 per cent double dose rate (12 years and older), expected in late January/early February 2022, WA’s controlled border will be eased to allow for international and interstate travel from all jurisdictions, with testing and vaccination requirements.
Interstate arrivals will be required to:
• be double dose vaccinated (for eligible people) - See note below
• return a negative PCR test 72 hours before departure
• undertake a test on arrival in WA (to be phased out, pending a review)
International arrivals will be required to:
• be double dose vaccinated (for eligible people)
• return a negative PCR test 72 hours before departure
• undertake a test on arrival (to be phased out, pending a review)
• complete 14 days quarantine in a designated facility (if high risk, e.g. unvaccinated people)
We encourage you to visit this site regularly to keep up to date on restrictions, requirements, and WA government directives.
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Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) - COVID Resources
PCEC have consistently monitored the COVID-19 situation and followed regulations and advice provided by the Australian
Government Department of Health.
View PCEC COVID-19 resources here. Guidelines include:
- Promotion of the SafeWA app for contact tracing
- Increased hygiene practices, including thorough and regular sterilisation of surfaces, including bathrooms, benches and all touch points such as door handles
- Adherence to physical distancing measures
- Continued rigorous adherence to food-safety management standards within all culinary services.
All visitors should observe the government policy when visiting the PCEC.
Conference Secretariat:
Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (AACB)
Lisa King, Event Manager M: 0408 904 524 E: lisa@aacb.asn.au
Sharon Boynes, Events Officer M: 0427 016 048 E: sharon@aacb.asn.au