New Qld Covid restrictions: update to Brisbane and regional Queensland coronavirus rules explained

There are additional restrictions in place for some south-east LGA’s including changes to face mask rules and visiting aged care facilities.

There are also new mask rules for anyone across the state attending a stadium event.

From Sunday 3 October, the Richmond Valley LGA will be part of the restricted border zone, joining the Kyogle LGA. And the Walgett Shire will no longer be part of the restricted border zone.

From Wednesday 29 September, the Tweed shire and Byron shire LGAs were no longer considered a concern and were part of the non-restricted border zone.

Residents of Walgett, Tweed and Byron shires, and Queenslanders travelling to those areas, are be able to cross the border bubble for work, education, compassionate care and essential shopping provided they have had one dose of the vaccine.