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27 June, 2022
Queensland vaccination mandates set to change
RULES for COVID-19 vaccinations in Queensland will change from 1am on Thursday, June 30, with a number of restrictions set to ease.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the changes reflect the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As we move to the next stage of the pandemic, we will be adjusting our approach in relation to mandatory vaccinations," Ms D'Ath said.
“From 30 June, mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required for visitors to:
Residential aged care
Disability accommodation
Corrective service facilities
“In addition, we will be revoking our high-risk workers COVID-19 vaccine mandate, with decisions around mandatory vaccinations to instead be made by employers.
“This will result in the following workers no longer being required to be vaccinated for COVID under the public health directions:
Schools, early childhood education, outside school care, kindergartens, family day care
Prisons, community corrections, work camps
Police watch houses
Youth detention centres
Airports
“The public health directive mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for workers in healthcare, hospitals, aged care and disability care remains unchanged.
“We will also be removing the public health direction that requires post-arrival testing for those who have travelled to Queensland from international locations.”
