Thousands of Aussies are finally allowed back in pubs as controversial vaccine mandate is SCRAPPED in Queensland after major announcement from Annastacia Palaszczuk – here are all the changes
- Queensland will end the vaccine mandate next week for most venues
- Venues include pubs, clubs, cafes, bars, stadiums, theatres and casinos
- The vaccine mandate will remain for visitors and workers in vulnerable settings
- These include hospitals, aged care, prisons, schools and childhood centres
- Mandate has been in place since December 17, barring thousands from venues
By Cameron Carpenter For Daily Mail Australia and Aap
Published: 11:52 AEST, 5 April 2022 | Updated: 12:54 AEST, 5 April 2022
Queensland will end its Covid vaccine mandate next week, meaning thousands of un-jabbed Australians can return to pubs, restaurants and theatres.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced major changes to Covid-19 rules in the state on Tuesday, thanking Queenslanders for ‘working hard to keep each other safe’.
Most venues that have been open only to vaccinated staff and patrons since the mandate was brought in on December 17 will now be open to everyone, regardless of vaccination status, from 1am on April 14.
This includes pubs, clubs, cafés and restaurants, theme parks, casinos and cinemas, weddings, showgrounds, galleries, libraries, museums and stadiums.
Vaccine requirements will still apply to visitors and workers in vulnerable settings including hospitals, aged and disability care, prisons, schools and early childhood centres.
A federal election soon in Australia, in May 2022. I believe this is why restrictions are being ‘relaxed’. They want people able to vote even though its a selection, not a real election.
Soon after this non-event, I expect restrictions to return which is why the ‘state of emergency’ has already been extended.