Chief Health Officer public health directions
During a public health emergency, the Chief Health Officer can issue Public Health Directions to assist in containing, or to respond to, the spread of COVID-19 within the community.
On 17 August 2020, Queensland’s declared public health emergency for COVID-19 was extended to 11:59pm on Friday 2 October 2020.
The Public Health (Further Extension of Declared Public Health Emergency–COVID-19) Regulation (No. 3) 2020 was made by Queensland’s Governor in Council, and extends all active Public Health Directions issued by the state’s Chief Health Officer, Dr Jeannette Young.
This means active Public Health Directions with an end date of 17 August 2020 have been automatically extended until 11:59pm on Friday 2 October 2020. Directions will be progressively updated to reference the new date of 2 October 2020.
Visit the Queensland legislation website to view the regulation and explanatory notes.
Understanding the Directions
These resources will help you better understand the Directions and how they affect you and your community.
Latest updates
- Aged Care Direction (No. 10) – updated 11 September 2020
- Border restrictions Direction (No. 13) – updated 05 September 2020
- Movement and Gathering Direction (No. 4) – updated 02 September 2020
- Disability Accommodation Services Direction (No.3) – updated 31 August 2020
- Hospital Visitors Direction (No. 6) – updated 22 August 2020
| Direction | Effective date |
|---|---|
| Aged Care Direction (No. 10) | 11 September 2020 |
| Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No. 5) | 24 July 2020 |
| Restricting Cruise Ships from Entering Queensland Waters Direction (No. 2) | 11 June 2020 |
| Hospital Visitors Direction (No. 6) | 22 August 2020 |
| Disability Accommodation Services Direction (No.3) | 31 August 2020 |
| Movement and Gathering Direction (No. 4) | 02 September 2020 |
| Self-isolation for Diagnosed Cases of COVID-19 Direction (No. 3) | 19 May 2020 |
| Protecting Public Officials and Workers (Spitting, Coughing and Sneezing) Direction (No. 3) | 15 May 2020 |
| Seasonal Workers Health Management Plans Direction | 01 May 2020 |
| Border restrictions Direction (No. 13) | 05 September 2020 |
| Self-quarantine for Persons Arriving in Queensland From Overseas Direction (No. 5) | 08 July 2020 |
| Point of Care Serology Tests Direction | 23 April 2020 |
| Prescribing, Dispensing or Supply of Hydroxychloroquine Direction | 07 April 2020 |
| School and Early Childhood Service Exclusion Direction | 29 March 2020 |
Revoked public health directions
Public health directions are amended periodically.
An archive of revoked directions are kept as a record or these amendments.
Requests for Exemptions
If you are seeking any of the following:
- apply for an exemption from a Public Health Direction
- get help understanding a Direction.
