Qld Vaccine mandate comes into effect on December 17: Every situation explained

The Queensland Government’s much talked-about vaccine mandate is now in effect. This is all you need to know about everywhere the vaccinated and the unvaccinated can and can’t go.

The Queensland Government’s vaccine mandate will come into effect from Friday.

A series of rules based on vaccination status for people across the state, the mandate will determine that only the vaccinated can enter certain venues, unless you have a legally approved medical exemption.

Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has revealed that it would be mandatory for all hospitality and entertainment venues and businesses operating at 100 per cent capacity under the mandate to only allow fully vaccinated staff and patrons in.

QUEENSLAND’S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE EXPLAINED

Locals will need to have access to their vaccination certificates to provide as proof when asked at venues. Here’s how to get your vaccine certificate onto your phone.

Those with medical exemptions must have a medical certificate stating that they are exempted from getting the vaccine, which can be downloaded from the Australian Immunisation Register.

A legally qualified medical practitioner is required to complete the medical exemption form and record this on the Australian Immunisation Register.

In the lead up to Friday, here is everywhere the unvaccinated can and can’t go.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Can I go to pubs, clubs, taverns, bars, restaurants, hotels, cafes or dine-in at fast food restaurants?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO

Can I go to accommodation providers, e.g. a hotel or resort?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES, except for any venues within an accommodation premises that only allow fully vaccinated people (e.g. pub, restaurant, nightclub).

Can I go to indoor entertainment venues such as nightclubs, live music venues, karaoke bars, concerts, theatres, cinemas or casinos?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO

Can I go to festivals, indoor or outdoors, such as musical festivals, folk festivals or arts festivals?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO

Can I go to outdoor entertainment activities such as sporting stadiums or theme parks?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO

Can I go to activities, either indoor or outdoor, such as convention centres and showgrounds?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO

Can I go to Queensland Government-owned galleries, museums or libraries?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO

Can I go to public or private hospitals, day surgeries or general practitioner offices?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO, unless you are a patient seeking care or entering in end-of-life or emergency situations. Visitors and staff must be vaccinated.

Can I go to dental surgeries, optometrists or physiotherapy clinics?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO, unless you are a patient seeking care. Visitors and staff must be fully vaccinated.

Can I go to residential aged care facilities?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO, unless you are a resident. Visitors and staff must be fully vaccinated.

Can I go to prisons?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO, unless you are a prisoner. Visitors and staff must be fully vaccinated, but staff can attend if they have had their first dose.

Can I go to disability accommodation services?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO, unless you are a resident/in need of those services. Visitors and staff must be fully vaccinated.

Can I go to community health clinics and blood collection centres?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO, unless you are a patient. All staff must be vaccinated.

Can I go to grocery stores?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES

Can I go to pharmacies?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES, but all staff must be fully vaccinated.

Can I go to post offices and newsagents?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES

Can I go to gyms and fitness services?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES

Can I go to food courts?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES

Can I go shopping centres?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES, except for businesses within a shopping centre that only allow fully vaccinated people.

Can I go to fast food restaurants for takeaway or drive-through only?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES

Can I go to markets e.g. farmers markets, craft markets, or community markets?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES

Can I go to a wedding?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES, but if one person attending is unvaccinated density restrictions of a maximum of 20 people will apply.

Can I go to funerals?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES

Can I go venues used for private hire?

Vaccinated: YES, with no capacity limit

Unvaccinated: YES, but if one person attending is unvaccinated density restrictions of a maximum of 20 people or 1 per 4 square metres will apply, whichever is less.

Can I go the hairdresser, beauty therapy centres, nail services, day spas and wellness centres?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES, but density restrictions may apply.

Can I go places of worship?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES, but density restrictions may apply.

Can I go to community facilities, such as community centres and halls, recreation centres, youth centres, community clubs, RSLs and PCYCs?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: YES, but density restrictions may apply.

Can I go to zoos and aquariums?

Vaccinated: YES

Unvaccinated: NO