Tasmania Police, WorkSafe Tasmania to embark on Covid check-in compliance blitz

Tasmania Police has announced a Covid compliance crackdown aimed at people dodging check-in and businesses refusing to display QR codes. WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU >>

Tasmania Police will embark on a Covid compliance blitz this week, warning those who don’t want to follow the rules that they face hefty fines.

Together with WorkSafe inspectors, transport inspectors and environmental health officers, police are set to commence “three days of action” on Thursday, keeping a vigilant eye on whether Tasmanians are using the Check In TAS app and businesses are displaying QR codes as required.

People who refuse to check in face a fine of $778.50.

“We’ve been taking an educative approach for some time now and people have had time to adapt to the requirement to check-in, Tasmania Police assistant commissioner Jonathan Higgins said.

“Anyone who fails to check in, and then refuses to do so upon request, will face a fine.

“The days of action are about actively monitoring compliance and increasing awareness that this is not a choice and people must check in.”

WorkSafe Tasmania executive director Robyn Pearce said contact tracing made workplaces safer.

“Businesses that display the Check In TAS QR code and encourage their workers and patrons to check in will be able to demonstrate to WorkSafe inspectors that they have a method of contact tracing in place,” she said.

“It’s important that businesses, workers and patrons support each other by being Covid-safe to help keep Tasmanian workplaces and the community safe.”

The days of action will be conducted in Hobart on Thursday, August 26, in Launceston on Friday, August 27, and in Burnie on Monday, August 30.

Originally published as Tasmania Police, WorkSafe Tasmania to embark on Covid check-in compliance blitz