Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No. 29)

Summary

Effective from: 6pm AEST 8 October 2021

Posted: 8 October 2021

Direction from Chief Health Officer in accordance with emergency powers arising from the declared public health emergency

Public Health Act 2005 (Qld)

Section 362B

On 29 January 2020, under the Public Health Act 2005, the Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services made an order declaring a public health emergency in relation to coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The public health emergency area specified in the order is for ‘all of Queensland’. Its duration has been extended by regulation to 26 December 2021 and may be further extended.

Further to this declaration, l, Dr Jeannette Young, Chief Health Officer, reasonably believe it is necessary to give the following direction pursuant to the powers under s 362B of the Public Health Act 2005 to assist in containing, or to respond to, the spread of COVID-19 within the community.

Preamble

  1. This Public Health Direction replaces the Public Health Direction referred to as the Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings (No. 28) made on 29 September 2021 and is the successor of that Direction.

  2. This Public Health Direction is to be read in conjunction with other Public Health Directions issued under section 362B of the Public Health Act 2005 that have not expired or been revoked.

Citation

  1. This Public Health Direction may be referred to as the Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No. 29).

Revocation

  1. The Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No. 28) made on 29 September 2021 is revoked from time of publication of this Direction.

Commencement

  1. This Public Health Direction applies from time of publication until the end of the declared public health emergency, unless it is revoked or replaced.

PART 1 — DIRECTION – RESTRICTIONS ON BUSINESSES, ACTIVITIES AND UNDERTAKINGS

Operating a Restricted Business, Activity or Undertaking

  1. A restricted business, activity or undertaking is a business, activity or undertaking of the type specified in column 1 of Schedule 1.

    Note – Schedule 1 comprises Schedule 1A, Schedule 1B and Schedule 1C.

  2. A person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking in the State of Queensland including operating at a private residence, or in a public space, must when operating the business, activity or undertaking:

    1. comply with any restrictions listed in Schedule 1; and

    2. comply with the occupant density for indoor spaces for a business in Schedule 1A and Schedule 1B; and

      Note – nothing in this Direction is taken to allow a business to exceed the number of occupants permitted under regulations or legislation applying to the business such as fire safety, planning approvals or workplace health and safety regulations. However, subject to permitted occupancy under such other regulations or legislation, a business may have an occupant density of 1 person per 2 square metres without ticketed or allocated seating or, the business may exceed this density if all patrons are in ticketed and allocated seating. See Definitions – Schedule 2

    3. comply with the COVID Safe Checklist, or where relevant a COVID Safe Site Specific Plan or COVID Safe Professional Sporting Code Plan, for a business in Schedule 1A and Schedule 1B; and

    4. display the COVID Safe Checklist in a place visible to guests, patrons and staff; and

    5. comply with the public health controls for a business in Schedule 1A and Schedule 1B; and

    6. collect contact information as required under Part 2;

  3. unless a different requirement is specified in Schedule 1.

    Note – people should observe physical distancing to the extent possible.

  4. Occupant density means:

    1. in an indoor space, no more than 1 person per 2 square metres for areas open to or used by guests or patrons; or

      Example for (a): an area open to or used by guests or patrons of a café or restaurant is the dining area but not the kitchen.

    2. in an indoor space, up to 100 per cent of seated venue capacity provided all guests or patrons are in ticketed and allocated seating; or

    3. for Sports Stadiums:

      1. with fixed seating, up to 100 per cent of seated venue capacity provided all guests or patrons are in ticketed and allocated seating; or

      2. without fixed seating, in an indoor space, no more than 1 person per 2 square metres for areas open to or used by guests or patrons.

  5. Note – with the exception of Sports Stadiums, a venue or event with an indoor space and outdoor space must comply with the occupant density requirements for the indoor space but does not need to limit occupant density in the outdoor space.

  6. To the extent of any inconsistency:

    1. the Direction prevails over the COVID Safe Checklist, COVID Safe Event Checklist, COVID Safe Site Specific Plan and COVID Safe Professional Sporting Code Plan; and

    2. the COVID Safe Checklist and COVID Safe Event Checklist prevail over a COVID Safe Site Specific Plan or COVID Safe Professional Sporting Code Plan.

PART 2 – Collection of Contact Information using Check In Qld app

Electronic collection of contact information

  1. A person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking in Schedule 1 must make all reasonable efforts to electronically collect contact information about all guests, patrons and staff at the time of entry by either:

    1. requesting each guest, patron and staff member use the Check In Qld app; or

    2. registering each guest, patron and staff member through the Business Profile mode of the Check In Qld app.

      Example – a person may be unable to use the Check in Qld app due to age, disability, language barriers or does not possess the technology or own a mobile phone. The business must register the guest through the Business Profile mode.

  2. A person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking in Schedule 1 is not required to request a person’s contact information under paragraph 10(a) if:

    1. the person is or appears to be younger than 16 years old and is not accompanied by a parent or adult who can provide information on their behalf; or

    2. the person is or appears to be a primary or secondary school-aged child and is part of a group attending an activity organised by a school, sporting team or community group; or

      Example – A school, sporting team or community group attending a venue as part of an excursion are not required to check in school-aged children. Any adults escorting the children must check in to the venue using the Check In Qld app. Paragraph 11(b) does not apply to children attending an activity organised by a person acting in a private capacity.

    3. the person is exercising law enforcement, intelligence, or national security functions on behalf of a government agency; or

    4. the person enters in an emergency or is entering to provide emergency services; or

    5. it is not reasonable to collect contact information due to a risk to a person’s safety.

  3. A person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking in Schedule 1 must make all reasonable efforts to clearly display the Check in Qld app QR code at each entry to the business that is used by guests or patrons.

Collection of contact information using another method due to temporary circumstances

  1. If a person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking cannot electronically collect contact information for guests, patrons and staff at the time of entry because it is not possible to use the Check in Qld app due to unexpected circumstances, a risk of safety issues or because the business is located in a place that does not have mobile internet data connection, the person must collect and keep contact information using another method.

    Example of another method – another electronic method such as a spreadsheet or another method such as a paper-based form.

    Example of a place with mobile data internet connection - a remote camping ground or remote community may not have internet connection or mobile internet data available in the community.

    Note - unexpected circumstances may include temporary issues such as failure of an internet service or breakdown in the Check in Qld app. Safety issues may include a risk of overcrowding while patrons wait to be checked in by the business using the Business Profile mode.

  2. If contact information is collected using ‘another method’ under paragraph 13, the person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking must:

    1. use best endeavours to transfer any non-electronic information to an electronic system within 24 hours of collecting the information; and

      Example - an electronic method such as a spreadsheet

    2. comply with the requirements for collection and storage; and

    3. if requested, provide the information collected under paragraph 13 and the electronic information under paragraph 14(a) to a public health officer within a stated time.

Dancing

  1. A person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking, may operate an area for dancing on the basis that no more than 1 person per 2 square metres dance in the dance area.

  2. A person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking should ensure reasonable measures are in place to facilitate the distribution of people across a dance area, including, but not limited to:

    1. providing appropriate signage to encourage physical distancing between distinct groups in dance areas; and

    2. ensuring staff encourage patrons to observe physical distancing in dance areas; and

    3. using tables or other fixtures to encourage the distribution of people in a dance area in settings where it is appropriate and safe to do so.

      Example – an RSL or nightclub may allow dancing to occur in an indoor or outdoor space using fixtures, where it is appropriate and safe to do so, to encourage groups of people to be evenly distributed across a dance area. Mosh pits, or dance areas that exceed 1 person per 2 square metres are not permitted.

Non-Restricted Businesses, Activities and Undertakings and Schedule 1C businesses

  1. A non-restricted business, activity or undertaking, and a restricted business, activity or undertaking in Schedule 1C, may otherwise operate as normal, with physical distancing and public health controls observed to the extent possible and subject to any other applicable Public Health Directions.

PART 3 – OBLIGATION ON INDIVIDUALS

Obligation on individuals to provide contact information

  1. A person who enters a premises for a restricted business, activity or undertaking specified in Schedule 1 must at the time of entry provide the person’s contact information to the operator of the business by:

    1. using the Check in Qld App; or

    2. providing their contact details to the operator of the business to be registered using the Business Profile mode of the Check In Qld app; or

    3. if another method of collection is being used under paragraph 13, using that method.

  2. If a person is unable to provide contact information because of age, disability or an inability to speak or comprehend the language used by the Check In Qld App or the other method of collection, another person may provide contact information on the person’s behalf.

  3. A person is not required to provide contact information if:

    1. the person is younger than 16 years old and is not accompanied by a parent or adult who can provide information on their behalf; or

    2. the person is a primary or secondary school-aged child and is part of a group attending an activity organised by a school, sporting team or community group; or

      Example – A school, sporting team or community group attending a venue as part of an excursion are not required to check in school-aged children. Any adults escorting the children must check in to the venue using the Check In Qld app. Paragraph 20(b) does not apply to children attending an activity organised by a person acting in a private capacity.

    3. the person is exercising law enforcement, intelligence, or national security functions on behalf of a government agency; or

    4. the person enters in an emergency or is entering to provide emergency services; or

    5. if it would present a risk to the person’s safety.

PART 4 – PENALTIES

A person to whom the direction applies commits an offence if the person fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the direction.

Section 362D of the Public Health Act 2005 provides:

Failure to comply with public health directions

  • A person to whom a public health direction applies must comply with the direction unless the person has a reasonable excuse.
  • Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment.

Dr Jeannette Young
Chief Health Officer

8 October 2021

Published on the Queensland Health website at 6pm AEST 8 October 2021.

Schedule 1 – Restricted Businesses, Activities and Undertakings

Note: The dancing requirements in paragraphs 15 and 16 apply to any person who owns, controls or operates a restricted business, activity or undertaking.

Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
Business, activity, undertaking, premises or place Other Restrictions and AllowancesOccupant densityCOVID Safe Checklist requirements

Schedule 1A – (hospitality businesses)

Food and drink

Retail food services (including cafes, restaurants, fast-food outlets)

Contact information is not required to be collected for home delivery.

Contact information is required to be collected for takeaway service.

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Food courtsContact information is required to be collected for takeaway service.

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in compliance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Entertainment venues

Pubs, licensed clubs, RSL clubs, function centres, bars, wineries, distilleries and microbreweries, and licensed premises in hotels

Contact information is not required to be collected for home delivery.

Contact information is required to be collected for takeaway service.

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

High risk businesses, activities and undertakings

Nightclubs 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Schedule 1B – other restricted businesses

Retail

Auction houses 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Real estate auctions and open house inspections 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Beauty and personal care services

  • Hairdressing

  • Beauty therapy (for example, facials, makeup, waxing and laser treatments)

  • Nail services (including manicures, pedicures)

  • Tanning

  • Cosmetic injections

  • Personal appearance services where skin penetration is used (example - tattooing, body piercing, skin implants, hair implants, microneedling)

  • Massage (therapeutic)

  • Day spas and wellness centres (excluding water-based spa services such as saunas and bathhouses)

  • Non-therapeutic massage

  • Water-based spa services such as saunas, bathhouses and floatation services

 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Entertainment venues

Casinos, gaming or gambling venues including wagering outlets that are open to, and accessible by, members of the public 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with:

  • the COVID Safe Checklist; or

  • a COVID Safe Site Specific Plan.

Sports Stadiums 

For stadiums without fixed seating, occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

For stadiums with fixed seating, occupant density applies in indoor spaces and in outdoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with:

  • a COVID Safe Site Specific Plan; or

  • if a COVID Safe Site Specific Plan is not in place for the venue, the COVID Safe Checklist.

Concert venues, theatres, auditoriums and cinemas 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Convention centres

Show grounds

 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with:

  • the COVID Safe Checklist; or

  • a COVID Safe Site Specific Plan.

Theme parks, outdoor amusement parks, tourism experiences and arcadesLive aboard and passenger vessels where passengers are accommodated overnight may operate in accordance with occupant density up to a maximum of 99 passengers

Occupant density does not apply to tourism vehicles and vessels for up to 50 patrons.

Occupant density otherwise applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with:

  • the COVID Safe Checklist; or

  • a COVID Safe Site Specific Plan.

Indoor play centres 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Events

Indoor events

(Example – cultural festivals, expos)

An event held at a particular venue listed in Schedule 1A or 1B must also comply with a Site Specific Plan for the venue if one is in effect.

Subject to paragraph 9, to the extent of any inconsistency with the Site Specific Plan the COVID Safe Event Checklist prevails.

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

All events at indoor spaces must operate under the COVID Safe Event Checklist.

Outdoor events

(Example – marathons, cultural festivals, fetes, expos)

Outdoor events with no dancing

The requirement to collect contact information does not apply.

Outdoor events with no dancing

Occupant density does not apply.

Outdoor events (music or dance festival)

An outdoor event that is a music festival or dance festival must operate an area or areas, for dancing or for watching live music, on the basis that no more than 1 person per 2 square metres are in the dance or front of stage areas.

Outdoor events with no dancing

An outdoor event that is not a music, dance festival or that is not operating a dance area is not required to have a COVID Safe Event Checklist or COVID Safe Checklist.

Note: public health controls still apply.

Outdoor events (music or dance festival) under a COVID Safe Event Checklist

An outdoor event that is a music festival, dance festival or an event with a dance area must operate in compliance with the COVID Safe Event Checklist.

Leisure and recreation

Gyms, health clubs, fitness centres, yoga, barre, spin facilities dance studios, boot camps and personal training 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Indoor sports

  • Indoor sporting centres and venues

  • Indoor social sporting-based activities

  • Community sports clubs

 

Sport in indoor spaces must comply with occupant density off the field of play.

Occupant density does not apply on the field of play.

Example – spectators watching an indoor basketball game must observe physical distancing to the extent possible. Participants, coaches, officials and other support functions (trainers, medical staff etc) are not required to observe the person per square metre occupant density rule on the field.

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Indoor swimming pools

  • training/ rehabilitation purposes

  • use of indoor public pools for swimming lessons or recreational purposes

Applies to indoor swimming pools and associated indoor facilities only.

Does not apply to an indoor swimming pool that is:

(a) not open to the general public, such as a pool in a hotel, motel, other temporary accommodation or apartment complex; and (b) is only used by registered guests of the hotel, motel or other temporary accommodation who have provided contact information to the accommodation, or by permanent residents of the accommodation.

Must observe physical distancing out of the pool. Occupant density does not apply in the pool.

Example – spectators and coaches at a water polo game must observe physical distancing to the extent possible. Players are not required to observe the person per square metre occupant density rule in the pool.

Note – indoor occupant density requirements apply to shared change rooms.

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Residential facilities

Hostels, bed and breakfasts, backpackers, boarding housesNote – facilities that only accommodate seasonal workers must comply with the Seasonal Workers International Quarantine Plans and Checklist Direction or its successors.

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces, excluding sleeping areas.

Example – shared dining or kitchen facilities indoors

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Short term rentals and short term accommodation (for example, serviced apartments including holiday rentals, holiday accommodation or hosting accommodation provided through online booking platforms)
  • Facilities must only allow the number of persons permitted under the specific booking, letting or rental agreement for the premises or part of the premises to remain there overnight.

  • A guest, or visitor of a guest, is not required to provide contact information each time they enter the accommodation. A guest or visitor of a guest is required to provide contact information when first entering the accommodation.

Note – facilities that only accommodate seasonal workers must comply with the Seasonal Workers International Quarantine Plans and Checklist Direction or its successors.

Occupant density does not apply to primary and secondary school-aged children from the same group participating in camps operated by a school, community group or business (e.g. outdoor education provider).

Example - school-aged children participating in a scout camp may exceed the occupant density in dining, bathroom and sleeping spaces, however should maintain physical distancing where possible.

Occupant density otherwise applies in indoor spaces, excluding sleeping areas.

Example – shared dining or kitchen facilities indoors

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Outdoor recreation

Caravan and camping parks

A guest, or visitor of a guest, is not required to provide contact information each time they enter the accommodation. A guest or visitor of a guest is required to provide contact information when first entering the accommodation.

Occupant density does not apply.

The COVID Safe Checklist does not apply.

Zoos, aquariums and wildlife centres 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist

Non-residential institutions

Galleries, museums, national and state institutions and historic sites

An event held at these venues will need to comply with the relevant indoor or outdoor event requirements.

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.
State and local government libraries

An event held at these venues will need to comply with the relevant indoor or outdoor event requirements.

Libraries should allow for physical distancing to the extent possible.

The COVID Safe Checklist does not apply.
Community facilities (such as community centres and halls, recreation centres, youth centres, community clubs, RSLs, PCYCs) excluding any dining, gaming or hospitality business in the facility

An event held at these venues will need to comply with the relevant indoor or outdoor event requirements.

A dining, gaming or hospitality business in the facility must comply with the requirements for those businesses.

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Wedding ceremonies

Wedding ceremonies only in an outdoor space do not have to collect contact information.

Note – the number of people permitted to attend a wedding reception (as distinguished from a wedding ceremony) is based on the requirements for the business, activity, undertaking, premises or place where the reception is held.

Example – if a wedding reception is hosted by a restaurant, the requirements in paragraph 7, including occupant density and the COVID Safe Checklist, would determine how many guests could attend.

Wedding ceremonies at an indoor space may operate in accordance with:

  • occupant density (see paragraph 8); or

  • a maximum of 200 people,

whichever is greater.

Example – a wedding ceremony that is held indoors may have 100 per cent capacity for the venue if people are ticketed and seated.  If a venue’s capacity is 300 people, the ceremony may have 300 people who are seated with tickets, even if this exceeds 1 person per 2 square metres.

Wedding ceremonies in an outdoor space do not have an occupant density but must comply with any other requirements of this Direction including dancing.

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist
Funerals

Funerals only in an outdoor space do not have to collect contact information.

Funerals at an indoor space may operate in accordance with:

  • occupant density (see paragraph 8); or

  • a maximum of 200 people,

whichever is greater.

Example – a funeral held indoors may have 100 per cent capacity of 500 people that are ticketed and seated, even if this exceeds 1 person per 2 square metres.

Funerals in an outdoor space do not have an occupant density and do not have to collect contact information but must comply with other requirements of this Direction.

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Other religious and civil ceremonies, places of worship (excluding outdoor places of worship, outdoor ceremonies, wedding ceremonies and funerals) 

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.
Universities and other higher education institutions such as TAFEs and RTOs  

Universities and other higher educational institutions such as TAFEs and RTOs must comply with occupant density in large lecture settings.

See paragraph 8

Note – large lecture settings may operate the 1 person per 2 square metre occupant density rule or 100 per cent of seated venue capacity with ticketed and allocated seating in accordance with the definition of occupant density.

Note– smaller education and teaching sessions, such as group seminars, tutorials, practicals and laboratory-based learnings, and vocational training sessions are not subject to occupant density. Physical distancing should be observed to the extent possible.

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist

Professional and elite sport

Professional sporting codes, elite sport, elite athletesThe contact information requirements do not apply while operating in compliance with the COVID Safe Professional Sporting Code Plan.The occupant density requirements do not apply.Operate in accordance with a COVID Safe Professional Sporting Code Plan.

High risk businesses, activities and undertakings

Adult entertainment venues (strip clubs), brothels, sex on premises venues and sole operator sex workers

Where the use of the Check In Qld app would result in safety or liability issues, the business, activity or undertaking must:

  • collect contact information; and

  • comply with the requirements for collection and storage; and

if requested, provide the information collected to a public health officer within a stated time.

Occupant density applies in indoor spaces.

See paragraph 8

Operate in accordance with the COVID Safe Checklist.

Schedule 1C – Businesses, activities or undertakings required to collect contact information only

Any part of a place of business to which the public is ordinarily given access for the purpose of accessing retail goods and retail services, except to the extent the goods and services are supplied in a drive through or supplied at a person’s place of residence.

Examples:

Retail shopping centres, department stores,

pharmacies, supermarkets, grocers, bakeries, butcher's shops, fishmongers,

convenience stores, delicatessens, bank branches (but not ATMs), post offices,

customer service branches of insurers, hardware stores, furniture stores, electrical stores, recreational goods stores, clothing and footwear stores, newsagents, a part of a place engaged in agriculture or industry which sells to the public the produce or products of the business, and indoor and outdoor food, craft or other markets.

Contact information must be collected in accordance with Part 2.

A retail business that is specified in Schedule 1A or Schedule 1B is also required to comply with all applicable requirements of this Direction.

Example – a café, hairdresser, beauty salon or gym within a shopping centre must comply with occupant density and the COVID Safe Checklist.

The operator of a shopping centre must collect contact information in accordance with Part 2 for all people entering the shopping centre.

A person entering a shopping centre or place of business with more than one restricted business, must provide contact information at the time of entry to the shopping centre, and at the time of entry to each business in the centre.

Non-retail businesses within a shopping centre are not required to collect contact information in accordance with Part 2, however it is highly encouraged.

Example: GP clinic within a shopping centre.

Occupant density does NOT apply, unless the business is specified in Schedule 1A or Schedule 1B.COVID Safe Checklist does NOT apply, unless the business is specified in Schedule 1A or Schedule 1B.

Any part of a government service to which the public is ordinarily given access to obtain government services.

Examples:

Customer service centres providing licensing and registration services for members of the public.

Contact information must be collected using the Check In Qld App, unless this would result in safety or liability issues.

Police stations, watch houses, courthouses, premises used for intelligence or national security functions, correctional facilities and detention centres are excluded.

The requirement in column 1 does not apply to hospitals. Hospitals are required to collect contact information about all visitors to a hospital (excluding staff) using the Check In Qld App in accordance with the Hospital Entry Direction (No. 3) or its successors.

Occupant density does not apply.The COVID Safe Checklist does not apply.

Any transport operator that operates a taxi, rideshare or limousine to which the public is ordinarily given access for transport services.

Notes:

Each vehicle will require an individual QR code.

A person operating a transport service for multiple booking entities only requires a single QR code for the vehicle.

A person operating a transport service must check in using the app at the commencement of their shift.

Contact information must be collected using the Check In Qld app, unless this would result in safety or liability issues.Occupant density does not apply.The COVID Safe Checklist does not apply.

Schedule 2 Definitions

For the purposes of this Public Health Direction:

Business Profile mode means the ability for businesses to electronically register by entering customer contact details via ‘Check In Qld Business Profile mode’ listed in the profile section of the app.

Check In Qld app means the app developed by the Queensland Government for contact tracing purposes which, when used by a person, provides the Queensland Government with the person’s contact information and details of the person’s attendance at a restricted business, activity or undertaking.

Note – Each person should check in individually using the Check In Qld app or have a person in their group or the business check in on their behalf.

Contact information means the information collected by the Check in Qld app or, if another collection method is permitted under this Direction, the name, phone number, email address, and the date and time of attendance of guests, patrons and staff.

COVID Safe Checklist means the COVID Safe Checklist published on the Queensland Health website.

COVID Safe Event Checklist means the COVID Safe Event Checklist published on the Queensland Health website.

COVID Safe Professional Sporting Code Plan means a COVID Safe Plan for a professional sporting code of national significance approved by the Chief Health Officer or a delegate.

COVID Safe Site Specific Plan means a site-specific COVID Safe Plan for unique and/or large businesses approved by the Chief Health Officer or a delegate.

For example – a casino or major sports stadium.

Indoor space means an area, room or premises that is or are substantially enclosed by a roof and walls, regardless of whether the roof or walls or any part of them are:

  1. permanent or temporary; or

  2. open or closed.

Non-restricted business, activity or undertaking means a business, activity or undertaking that is not listed in Schedule 1 of this Direction.

Occupant density see paragraph 8.

Outdoor space means a space that is not an indoor space.

Physical distancing includes remaining at least 1.5 metres away from other persons where possible.

Public health controls are measures to reduce public health risks. These measures may include environmental cleaning, hygiene measures, regular washing of hands, availability of hand sanitiser and avoiding handshaking.

Public health officer includes an emergency officer (general), a contact tracing officer or an authorised person under section 377 of the Public Health Act.

Restricted business, activity or undertaking see paragraph 6.

Retail food service means a retail business which provides food and/or drink, whether pre-prepared or prepared on site. This includes, but is not limited to cafes, restaurants and fast-food outlets.

Requirements for collection and storage means:

  1. securely storing contact information and not using it for any other purpose, other than for contact tracing; and

  2. deleting the information after not less than 30 days and not more than 56 days.

Sports Stadiums means a sports stadium located in the State of Queensland (for example: North Queensland Stadium (Queensland Country Bank Stadium), The Gabba, Suncorp Stadium, Metricon Stadium, Queensland Tennis Centre, Moreton Daily Stadium, Sunshine Coast Stadium).

Ticketed and allocated seating means fixed seating where a patron is:

  1. given a record of their assigned seat number by way of a ticket; and

  2. remains in their assigned seat to the extent possible while they are present at the venue or event.

Understanding this Direction

Information to help you understand what this Direction means for some businesses, activities and undertakings during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Last updated: 17 December 2021