The Queensland state government of Australia is scrapping COVID-19 vaccine mandates in a large number of workplaces, including schools, childcare, airports, jails, aged care, and disability facilities.
“Restrictions that have protected us have eased in sensible stages, and today, I announce with the advice of the Chief Health Officer, we are removing some of the last remaining COVID restrictions,” she told parliament on Friday.
From 1 a.m. on June 30, most workplaces that have only been allowing vaccinated staff to work will be open to all. This includes kindergartens, daycare prisons, youth detention centres, and airports.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath speaks during a press conference in Burleigh Heads, Australia, on Nov. 15, 2021. (Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
Queensland’s mandates will continue to be in place for workers in healthcare, hospital, aged care, and disability care facilities….