Over a million West Australians will need to be fully vaccinated by the end of January, with sweeping new mandates encircling approximately three-quarters of the state’s workforce. The new directives from Western Australia (WA) government stand out as one of the most all-encompassing and ambitious of any Australian state, with previously announced mandates for health and mining sectors accounting for less than 10 percent of all workers. Individuals refusing to comply will be slapped with a fine of up to $20,000, and required businesses with unvaccinated staff will face penalties of up to $100,000. The new requirements (pdf) will include almost all industries with a risk of community transmission—including, but not limited to: Supermarkets, grocery, bakery Restaurant, pub, bar or café Construction Freight, public and private transport Schools, Child Care Petrol stations Financial institutions Hotel, motel, accommodation Post Offices Hardware store Critical infrastructure (e.g. utilities) Other sectors will be required …