Queensland to open for Queenslanders from today

Stage Two of Queensland's roadmap to easing restrictions has been brought forward to Monday, 1 June 2020, with tourism operations allowed to recommence and no limit on overnight travel throughout the state.

Below we link you through to all the information you need.

Updated roadmap
The roadmap to easing Queensland's restrictions has now been updated to reflect Stage Two commencing from Monday, 1 June 2020.

Unlimited travel and overnight stays for Queenslanders across all of Queensland (no km limit).
Recreational travel, camping and accommodation including caravan parks.
Tourism experiences for 20 people - more if following the approved Industry COVID Safe Plan.
Dining in or seated drinks in restaurants, cafes, pubs, registered or licensed clubs, RSL Clubs, hotels and casinos (no gaming) for up to 20 patrons per room or defined area.

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Resources specifically for tourism and events businesses
Tourism industry decision tree - use this simple flowchart to understand when you can operate, with how many patrons, and what documentation you need to have in place.

Tourism and events industry frequently asked questions - including how to calculate how many patrons you can have on a boat or bus, rules for ferry operations, and sector-specific questions.

Fact sheet - COVID Safe Planning for tourism and events businesses - including understanding which Industry Association is writing which Industry Plans, what you need to do if you'd like to have more than 20 patrons, and how events need to develop COVID Safe Plans.

Draft Industry Plan - QTIC's draft Industry Plan for tourism experiences and accommodation is available on their website. Once the Chief Health Officer approves the plan it will be published on the Queensland Government's COVID-19 website (near bottom of page) and businesses who wish to have more than 20 patrons will need to adhere to the plan and complete a compliance declaration.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information

• Read the official media statement here.
• Questions: businesses can contact the Queensland Government's dedicated hotline for questions specific to their business. Phone 134 COVID (134 268 43).
• Tourism and Events Queensland's dedicated COVID-19 webpages for businesses and travellers are reviewed every day and contain the latest information and resources as we receive them.