Public health directions
Businesses, activities and undertakings
What businesses, activities and undertakings are allowed to be open and under what conditions, including the number of people permitted at any one time.
Border restrictions
To protect our vulnerable communities, Queensland's borders have been closed.
Going out, travel, recreation and gathering in Queensland
Help slow the spread of COVID-19 by following the restrictions around staying at home, avoiding going outside and limiting visitors to your home.
Protecting aged care residents
Changes to the way we visit our loved ones in residential aged care facilities.
Corrective Services Facilities visitors
Restrictions on visitors to Queensland prisons.
Hospital visitors
Tightened restrictions around visiting hospitals.
Serology tests direction
Only qualified and approved pathology or health service providers can use serology (blood) tests to detect or diagnose COVID-19.
Prescribing, Dispensing or Supply of Hydroxychloroquine Direction
Extra protections to ensure the right medicine is given to the right person, for the right reason.
Protecting Public Officials and Workers
Any person who intentionally coughs, sneezes or spits at a public official or other worker, or threatens to do so, can be fined and may face criminal charges.
Quarantine within Designated areas
Entry to remote communities (‘designated areas’) in Queensland is restricted to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Restricted Access to Designated Areas Direction
From Saturday 16 May 2020, there are no designated areas in Queensland. Restrictions on travelling into First Nations remote communities apply.
Restricting cruise ships from entering Queensland waters Direction
No cruise ships from other countries can enter Queensland waters, unless they have been given permission to enter under Australian law.
School and Early Childhood Service Exclusion Direction
Children must not attend a school or early childhood service if they have a contagious illness.
Seasonal Workers Health Management Plans Direction
Measures in place to reduce transmission of COVID-19 amongst employees, seasonal workers and the local community.
Self-isolation for Diagnosed Cases of COVID-19 Direction
Requirement for people diagnosed with COVID-19 to self-isolate.
Self-quarantine for Persons Arriving in Queensland From Overseas Direction
All people arriving in Queensland from overseas have to self-quarantine in nominated premises for 14 days.
Trading Hours Notice
During the COVID-19 emergency, food and grocery businesses can extend or limit trading hours, or limit access to the business.
Truck driver rest facilities Notice
Owners or operators of businesses operating a truck driver rest facility may continue to provide these services over their normal opening hours.