What’s changed from 8 October 2021
From 4:00pm AEST 8 October 2021, restrictions will ease in the following Local Government Areas:
- Brisbane City Council
- Gold Coast City Council
- Logan City Council
- Moreton Bay Regional Council
- Townsville City Council (including Magnetic Island)
- Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
There is no longer a requirement to wear a mask at hospitality venues in impacted areas except when entering or exiting the venue or if you are a staff member serving patrons.
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Face masks in impacted areas
Masks must also be worn at an airport, and on a domestic or international flight departing or arriving anywhere in Queensland.
Outdoors
You must wear a face mask outdoors in impacted areas when you are unable to stay 1.5 metres away from people who are not from your household. You must also wear a face mask at public transport waiting areas or taxi ranks and in outdoor workplaces. Masks do not have to be worn if:
- you are seated
- you are alone or with the members of your household
- you are eating or drinking
- you are participating in strenuous exercise
- it is unsafe to wear a mask.
Indoors
You must wear a face mask at all times when you are indoors, including workplaces when you are unable to stay 1.5 metres away from people who are not from your household unless:
- you are seated
- you are at your residence
- you are eating or drinking
- you are a patron inside a hospitality venue such as a café or restaurant
- you are inside a sports stadium
- it is unsafe to wear a mask.