The bold new plan to boost NSW's economy - with some VERY annoying rules set to be scrapped

  • NSW government planning to unveil support package for businesses amid Covid
  • Staff could be able to work without RSA under supervision of qualified worker
  • Construction could run on weekends while delivery trucks may run at all times 

Bartenders may no longer need to get their Responsible Service of Alcohol certificates, while construction sites could operate on weekends and public holidays as part of plans to boost the post-Covid NSW economy.

The state government is devising an economic support package to help industries suffering amid the Covid restrictions and ease pressure on supply chains.

Treasurer Matt Kean is looking into removing the need to obtain an RSA - which costs upwards of $100 - allowing young staff to get straight into work as long as they're supervised by a manager with the certificate, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Hospitality businesses are suffering both due to closed borders drying up the supply of cheap labour and Covid isolation requirements keeping staff out of the workplace. 

Allowing delivery trucks to work around the clock in suburban and business areas in order to keep supermarkets and pharmacies running at all times is also being considered.

Bartenders may be able to work without an RSA as long as they are supervised by someone with the certificate in new plans to boost NSW's economy (stock image)

Bartenders may be able to work without an RSA as long as they are supervised by someone with the certificate in new plans to boost NSW's economy (stock image)

In a bid to help the construction sector, tradies may be able to work on weekends and public holidays.

More outdoor dining space for restaurants is also being proposed to cut the risk of people contracting the virus indoors, similar to what was done in Sydney when restrictions eased in 2020. 

On Monday the government announced the Event Saver Fund package which will give taxpayer funds to organisers of events and festivals that were forced to cancel or be wound back due to Covid restrictions.

Organisers will be able to pay suppliers, staff and recover other costs if events are cancelled or disrupted under the support package.

In a bid to help the construction sector, tradies may be able to work on weekends and public holidays

In a bid to help the construction sector, tradies may be able to work on weekends and public holidays