Check In Qld app mandatory from 9 July for a range of businesses and venues
Under the current Restrictions on Businesses, Activities and Undertakings Direction (No. 21), it will become mandatory for a range of businesses, venues and other organisations to collect customer information through the Check In Qld app from this Friday 9 July.
This applies to:
- shopping centres and retail stores supplying goods and services to the public, such as supermarkets, pharmacies, bank branches, hardware stores, petrol stations and newsagents
- venues that attract large crowds – such as stadiums, convention centres, theme parks, concert venues and cinemas
- beauty and personal care services – such as hairdressing, beauty therapy and nail services
- indoor events – such as cultural festival and expos
- outdoor events with dancing – such as music or dance festivals
- leisure and recreation facilities – such as gyms, health clubs, indoor sports facilities and indoor pools
- short-term residential facilities – such as hotels, boarding houses and short-term holiday rentals
- outdoor recreation – such as caravan parks, camping areas, zoos and aquariums
- galleries, museums, libraries and community centres (for example recreation halls)
- public-facing government services – such as customer service counters providing licensing and registration services for members of the public
- indoor weddings, funerals and places of worship
- higher education institutions – such as universities, TAFEs and registered training organisations
- adult entertainment venues.
The Check In Qld app is a fast and convenient way for customers and staff to provide their details to support fast contact tracing. Businesses need to complete the registration form online and will receive a set-up guide including the unique QR code for the venue. There are a range of frequently asked questions for businesses. For direct support, you can contact 134 COVID (13 42 68).
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