8 October 2021 / COVID-19

Restrictions Easing Today from 4pm

Stage 3 Restrictions

From 4pm today, Friday 8 October, restrictions will ease for the below local government areas (LGAs) to re-join the rest of the state on Stage 3 restrictions.

LGALGALGA
Brisbane  LoganGold Coast
Moreton Bay Townsville (including Magnetic Island)Palm Island

Eased restrictions for these LGAs and current restrictions for the rest of Queensland include:

  • Up to 100 people can gather in homes. No limit for people gathering in public spaces.
  • 200 people are allowed weddings and funerals (1 person per 2m2)
  • Dancing is allowed
  • All indoor settings (including restaurants and bars) can have up to 1 person per 2m2 or 100 per cent capacity if they are ticketed and seated events, including stadiums
  • No density restrictions for businesses that operate only outdoors
  • Community sport can recommence in full

Some mandatory mask requirements will remain. Read on for more info.

Mandatory mask requirements remain for SE QLD

For everyone in the above LGAs, you must carry a mask with you at all times when you leave home, unless you have a lawful reason not to.

These mask requirements will be reviewed every two weeks.

You must wear a mask:

  • Indoors: You must wear a mask in indoor spaces (including in indoor spaces of construction sites and in Hutchies' offices) unless it is unsafe to do so. You may remove your mask if you can stay 1.5 metres away from other people.
  • Outdoors: You must wear a mask when you cannot stay 1.5 metres away from other people (including on Hutchies' sites) unless it is unsafe to do so.
  • At schools: Masks must be worn by teachers and staff (all schools), plus students in high school.
  • On public transport and in ride share: You must wear a mask including while waiting for the transport in a public space such as a bus stop, taxi rank or train station.

Vaccines are available

For anyone who wishes to get vaccinated, the Queensland Government has a dedicated web portal for anyone over the age of 12 to easily book a vaccination appointment.

The majority of state clinics are now accepting walk ins for vaccination. Should you wish to choose this option please visit the website for locations and waiting times.

A new feature has also been added to the Check In QLD app that provides a vaccination link to book an appointment or find your nearest state clinic, GP or pharmacy. Please ensure your app is updated to access this feature.