Changes to COVID safe practices in licensed venues announced

• From Wednesday 23 December 2020, licensed venues are expected to collect patron contact details electronically (e.g. QR code, member card scanning).

Queensland Health is aware that some patrons may not have a mobile phone to scan a QR Code. If possible, venues should use their own device/s to record patron details.

Queensland Health has prepared a fact sheet to assist businesses to understand the new requirements.

With the festive season upon us it is a good time to remind businesses to ensure they maintain COVID safe practices including:

• Licensed venues are required to record contact details of patrons and store them securely for not less than 30 days and not more than 56 days. This is vital for contact tracing purposes.
• Have practices in place that encourage physical distancing (e.g. signage, floor markers and reminders from staff).
• Maintain high hygiene standards including hand washing and staying home if unwell.

Queensland Health has strongly encouraged venues to have a designated COVID Marshall, or a member of staff whose role is to focus on ensuring people are signing-in correctly and patrons are generally following the rules.

Over the coming days the State will be increasing its compliance activities, inspecting businesses to ensure they are meeting the requirements of the Public Health Act 2005, including maintaining COVID safe practices.

For further information regarding the change to COVID safe practices please see the Queensland Health website.