The Queensland government has announced that the last of the state’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be removed following the advice of the state health director.
From 1 am on June 30, visitors to residential care centers for the elderly, accommodation for people with disabilities and corrective equipment will no longer need to be vaccinated.
The mandate of the COVID-19 vaccine will also be revoked for staff working in schools, kindergartens, out-of-school care, kindergartens and daycares.
annastacia palaszczuk (government of queensland)
The controversial mandate has also been revoked for those working in police surveillance centers, juvenile detention centers and airports, previously considered high risk.
“Decisions on mandatory vaccinations will now be made by employers,” said Prime Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk.
“The restrictions that have protected us have been alleviated in reasonable stages and today I announce, with the advice of the health director, that we are removing some of the latest restrictions.”
International arrivals in Queensland will no longer have to take COVID-19 tests. (new)
The prime minister said vaccination was still mandatory for health workers, including hospital staff, care for the elderly and care for the disabled.
Those traveling from other countries will no longer have to take the COVID-19 test when arriving in Queensland.
The Prime Minister urged Queensland residents who have not yet had a COVID-19 booster vaccine to come forward and take advantage of the government’s free flu vaccination initiative, available through June 30th.