SOURCE: QLD GOVERNMENT
Restrictions update for Brisbane and Moreton Bay - 28 September 2021
Face masks
Additional face mask restrictions are now in place for the Brisbane and Moreton Bay local government areas (LGAs). Anyone who has been anywhere in Brisbane and Moreton Bay LGAs must follow these face mask requirements.
Outdoors
You must wear a face mask outdoors when you are unable to stay 1.5 metres away from people who are not from your household (including at public transport waiting areas or taxi ranks and in outdoor workplaces) unless:
- you are alone or with the members of your household
- you are alone in your car or with the members of your household
- you are eating or drinking
- you are participating in strenuous exercise
- it is unsafe to wear a mask.
Indoors
You must wear a face mask at all times when you are indoors, including workplaces unless:
- you can stay 1.5 metres away from others (only in your workplace)
- you are at your residence and there is no one else there except people you live with
- you are eating or drinking
- it is unsafe to wear a mask
Schools and childcare: Masks must be worn by teachers and staff, plus all students in high school regardless of their age.
There are some other exceptions to wearing face masks, including for children under 12 (unless they are in high school) and people with particular medical conditions or disabilities. If in doubt, wear a face mask.
Masks must also be worn at an airport, and on a domestic or international flight departing or arriving in Queensland.
See current restrictions for South East Queensland.
Hospitals, residential aged care and disability accommodation services
Visiting restrictions are now in place for aged care facilities, disability services and hospitals in Brisbane and Moreton Bay.