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COVID-19 Restriction Update October

  • October 13, 2021

COVID-19 RESTRICTION UPDATE

Restrictions have eased further for the 5 LGAs in Stage 2 restrictions.

These easing of restrictions apply in the following LGAs:

  • Brisbane
  • Gold Coast
  • Moreton Bay 
  • Logan
  • Townsville and Palm Island 

Face masks

  • You must still carry a mask at all times in case you can’t socially distance
  • You must continue to wear masks indoors unless you’re seated (including workplaces)
  • However, for hospitality venues, masks only need to be worn for entry and exit
  • Masks should be worn at all times on public transport and in ride shares

Businesses and events (including restaurants, cafes and convention centres, etc)

  • Cafés, pubs and restaurants can now have one person per 2m² or 100 per cent capacity if they are ticketed and seated
  • You no longer need to be seated when eating and drinking
  • One person per 2m² or 200 people, or 100 percent allocated seated and ticketed capacity (whichever is greater) will now be allowed at funerals and weddings
  • Dancing is now allowed as long as people comply with the one person per 2m² rule

Indoor and outdoor events

  • 100 per cent capacity for stadiums, however masks must be worn at all times, except when eating or drinking
  • Ticketed venues with allocated seating, like indoor sporting events and theatres, can operate at 100 per cent capacity
  • All restrictions are removed for community sport

Movement and gathering 

  • Gatherings of up to 100 people are allowed in homes, including the people that live there
  • There will be no limit for people gathering in public spaces

The Property Council will continue to provide any further advice to members as it becomes available. In the meantime, please visit the Queensland Government website for any further information.