27 August 2021 / COVID-19

Restrictions Easing Today from 4pm

South East Queensland

From 4pm today, Friday 27 August, restrictions will ease for 11x local government areas (LGAs) of South East Queensland to join the rest of the state with the exception of mask wearing. 

LGA LGALGA
Brisbane Logan Scenic Rim 
Gold Coast NoosaSomerset
IpswichMoreton Bay Sunshine Coast 
Lockyer ValleyRedland


Eased restrictions for the South East Queensland LGAs and current restrictions for the rest of Queensland include:

  • Up to 100 people in your home, including people who live there
  • 200 people are allowed weddings and funerals (1 person per 2m2)
  • Dancing is allowed
  • All indoor settings (including restaurants and bars) can have up to 1 person per 2m2 or 100 per cent capacity if they are ticketed and seated events, including stadiums
  • No density restrictions for businesses that operate only outdoors
  • Community sport can recommence in full

Some mandatory mask requirements will remain. Read on for more info.

Mandatory mask requirements remain for SE QLD

For everyone in the above 11x LGAs, you must carry a mask with you at all times when you leave home, unless you have a lawful reason not to.

These mask requirements will be reviewed every two weeks.

You must wear a mask:

  • Indoors: You must wear a mask in indoor spaces (including in indoor spaces of construction sites and in Hutchies' offices) unless it is unsafe to do so. You may remove your mask if you can stay 1.5 metres away from other people.
  • Outdoors: You must wear a mask when you cannot stay 1.5 metres away from other people (including on Hutchies' sites) unless it is unsafe to do so.
  • At schools: Masks must be worn by teachers and staff (all schools), plus students in high school.
  • On public transport and in ride share: You must wear a mask including while waiting for the transport in a public space such as a bus stop, taxi rank or train station

Vaccines are available

For anyone who wishes to get vaccinated, the Queensland Government has a dedicated web portal for anyone over the age of 16 to easily register for vaccination.

Once registered, you will then be contacted by the Queensland Government via email once a booking becomes available for you. Simply click the link in the email, sign up and then confirm a suitable booking time and location.