b'8 COVID-19 COVID-19 9T TR RO OP PE ER R L LUA UAN NN NA A S SR THE LINGERING RE EP PO OCO COIMPACTS OFCOVID-19AS WE ENTERED INTO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE IMPACT ON ACTIVITIES CONTINUED TO BE FELT ACROSS THE ORGANISATION.Importantly, the various health, safety and qualityWhere possible, flexible working arrangements control measures put in place during the previousremain in place for staff, while training programs year have ensured we continue to produce theare being delivered, which focus on resilience, highest quality beer in the most hygienic way. development, mental wellbeing and safety.While Australia has implemented forthright strategiesThere has also been an emphasis on maintaining to avoid the worst impacts being experiencedstrong connections with our global workforce and abroad, the situation remains uncertain, andour international partners through regular online therefore, we continue to be cautious and alert tocommunication tools, at a time when physical travel rapidly changing circumstances. remains challenging.With ongoing outbreaks across Australia, andIn all this, we are acutely aware of the ongoing subsequent lockdowns still a part of life, Cooperschallenges being felt by the hospitality industry, continues to adhere to the prevailing governmentand so we continue to assist our valued pub, club guidelines and social distancing protocols. and restaurant customers as best we can.Access to the brewery remains carefully controlled,Coopers has been fortunate to have withstood the with our chief focus being the health and safety challenges of COVID-19, aided by the resilience of our staff, customers and community. While weand cognisance of our total workforce.have experienced no cases of COVID-19 among staff, we remain vigilant.'