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Roadmap to easing Queensland’s restrictions

A step-down approach to COVID-19

CONTINUING CONDITIONS • Social distancing, 1.5 metres and hygiene • Stay at home if you’re sick • Tracking, tracing, rapid response • Frequent cleaning and disinfection

from 11:59pm commencing from 12 noon commencing from 12 noon

STAGE 1: 15 MAY 2020 (2 weeks) STAGE 2: 1 JUNE 2020 (5 weeks) STAGE 3: 3 JULY 2020 BORDERS

Family, friends and community Family, friends and community Family, friends and community From 12 noon 3 July 2020
> Gatherings in homes (household plus > Gatherings of up to 20 people: > Private, non-commercial (e.g. home) gatherings of up > Due to the current community transmission levels, the border with
max 5 visitors, allowed from separate > homes to 100 with friends and family Victoria will remain closed and be strengthened.
households) > public spaces and lagoons* (e.g. South > Weddings and funerals (max 100 people) § > Any person (whether a Queensland resident or non-Queensland
> Gatherings of up to 10 people: Bank Parklands, Cairns, Airlie Beach etc.) > Maximum number of persons at museums, art galleries, resident) who has been in any local government area within
> outdoor, non-contact activity > non-contact indoor and outdoor libraries and historic sites determined by the one person the State of Victoria within the last 14 days should not come to
> personal training and pools community sport* per 4 square metre rule Queensland. If they do, they must undergo mandatory quarantine
(indoor and outdoor) > personal training, gyms*, health clubs*, > Sport, recreation and fitness organisations when in a hotel at their own expense for a minimum of 14 days.
> public spaces and lagoons (e.g. South Bank yoga studios*, pools* (indoor and outdoor) following a COVID Safe Industry Plan: > Queensland residents must not travel to any local government
Parklands, Cairns, Airlie Beach etc.) and community sports clubs*
> libraries, parks, playground equipment, > museums*, art galleries* and historic sites* > resumption of activity including competition and area in Victoria.
skate parks and outdoor gyms > weddings and places of worship* physical contact is permitted on the field of play > The Queensland Government will implement enhanced border
> weddings and places of worship > libraries*, parks, playground equipment, > indoor sports facilities can open with one person control measures, including border passes and identification
> hiking and other recreational activities skate parks and outdoor gyms per 4 square metres (off the field of play) § screening.
in national and state parks > hiking, camping and other recreational > outdoor sports facilities can open with physical From 12 noon 10 July 2020
> Funerals (max 20 indoors or 30 outdoors) activities in national and state parks distancing (off the field of play).
> Recreational travel (max 150 kms within > Funerals § (max 100 people) > From 10 July 2020, any person from New South Wales, Western
your region for day trips). > Recreational travel, camping and Businesses and economy Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the Australian Capital
Territory and the Northern Territory may enter Queensland subject
Businesses and economy accommodation, including caravan parks > Maximum number of customers for a business at any one to completing and signing a border declaration.
time is determined by the 4 square metre rule ¥ ^
> Retail shopping (anywhere in Queensland # ). > For smaller venues below 200 square metres, businesses > If any person entering Queensland from whatever place has spent
> 10 people permitted at any one time for: Businesses and economy can have one person per 2 square metres up to time in any local government area in Victoria during the past
> dining in (with COVID Safe Checklist): > Unlimited travel and overnight stays for all 50 persons at a time §¥ 14 days, they will be subject to mandatory hotel quarantine.
restaurants, cafés, pubs, registered of Queensland # (including for school holidays)
and licensed clubs, RSL clubs and hotels > Dining in or seated drinks in restaurants, > The following businesses and areas may re-open with Offences and quarantine measures
– no bars or gaming cafés, pubs, registered or licensed clubs, a COVID Safe Plan: > All persons entering Queensland must complete and sign a border
> open homes and auctions RSL Clubs, hotels and casinos (no gaming) > casinos, gaming and gambling venues declaration stating they have not been to any local government
> beauty therapy and nail salons – up to 20 patrons per room or defined area (including electronic gaming machines) area in Victoria in the past 14 days. Penalties apply for false
(with COVID Safe Checklist) > non-therapeutic massage ^ statements.
> All students back at school from (indoors or outdoors) for a venue (when > saunas and bathhouses ^ > All flights will be checked and road vehicle borders will be
25 May 2020. following a COVID Safe Industry Plan) > nightclubs enforced.
> 20 people permitted at any one time for:
Outback ‡ > indoor cinemas* > food courts > Police will enforce quarantine.
> Dining in (with COVID Safe Checklist): > open homes* and auctions* > Office-based workers can return to their place of work > A person who refuses testing in quarantine will be subject
restaurants, cafés, pubs, registered and > outdoor amusement parks*, tourism > Up to 25,000 spectators or 50% of capacity (whichever to a further 10-day period at cost.
licensed clubs, RSL clubs and hotels (max experiences*, zoos* and arcades* is the lesser) at Queensland’s Major Sports Facilities, Review
20 at any one time) for locals only (must show > concert venues*, theatres*, arenas*, with a COVID Safe Plan
proof of residence) – no bars or gaming auditoriums* and stadiums* > Concert venues, theatres and auditoriums can open and > The Queensland Chief Health Officer will review levels of
> Recreational travel including overnight > beauty therapy, nail salons, tanning, have up to 50% capacity or one person per 4 square community transmission and may impose additional restrictions
accommodation max 500 kms within the tattoo parlours and spas (with COVID metres (whichever is the greater), with a COVID Safe Plan should new hot spots occur.
outback only if you live in the outback. Safe Checklist).
> More events allowed:
> fewer than 500 people – no approval needed when
following a COVID Safe Event Checklist
* More with COVID Safe Plan or Site Specific Plan approved > 500 to 10,000 people – need a COVID Safe Event Plan Ongoing review
by health authorities Remote community restricted areas: approved by local public health units Ongoing review of state-based restrictions
^ Max 50 with a COVID Safe Checklist when not complying > The restrictions on access to Declared Travel will be undertaken based on levels
with the COVID Safe Industry Plan Zones will continue under the CHO Direction: > over 10,000 people – need a COVID Safe Event Plan of community transmission. This includes:
‡ Outback areas as defined by Local Government Area approved by the Queensland Chief Health Officer
# Except Biosecurity Areas or Restricted Areas Restricted Access to Remote Communities > COVID Safe Industry Plans continue to apply with > Density requirements, including
§ Provided contact details are kept for at least 56 days > Under the Remote Communities Roadmap, any revisions to reflect changes in Stage 3. COVID Safe consideration of moving from 4 to 2 square
¥ Defined areas no longer required. easing of restrictions in those areas will occur Checklists continue to apply. metres per person for all venues
following an assessment of public health advice, > Remaining restrictions on high-risk
response capability and community consultation. businesses and activities. DPC7375
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