The quarantine fee is proposed to reduce the financial burden of COVID-19 prevention measures on Queensland taxpayers. Your isolation costs, for when you have tested positive to COVID-19, whether they be in hotel or hospital will be covered by the government if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident. or since the start date identified for the hotspot (whichever is shorter), or since the start date identified for the hotspot (whichever is shorter). people providing critical maintenance resupply or repair of health services infrastructure critical to Queensland. Queensland Police and other Emergency Officers will be responsible for enforcing the measures under the Public Health Act 2005. They cannot quarantine at a residence. This lists the dates, times and places where the sick person was. You will be free to go about normal activities within the current government restrictions, while practicing social distancing and good hygiene. Western Australia's border arrangement WA is in a safe and sensible controlled border arrangement, based on public health advice. Read more about entering Queensland for essential health care, check your eligibility and what quarantine conditions may apply using our self-assessment checklist. residential address or alternative address), date that they are required to quarantine until, if applicable, children in the person’s care who are to also comply with the quarantine direction, penalty for not complying with the quarantine direction, have been in the safe travel zone country for 14 days or more and not been in a. travel to Australia on a quarantine free flight. Mandatory quarantine is needed to stop the spread of COVID-19 in Queensland. This does not include airport hotels. WA’s Chief Health Officer continues to closely monitor community transmission in other states and territories, and will advise the WA Government if any changes to our borders are required to keep Western Australians protected. Each passenger, including the driver, must complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass, energy generation, transmission or distribution networks, drinking water supply, or sewerage services. You will be quarantined in appropriate accommodation for 14 days. Getting tested will help us find as many cases in the community as quickly as possible to stop the virus spreading. agree to go and get a COVID-19 test if you develop COVID-19 symptoms within 14 days of entering Queensland. You must complete the following before you can leave quarantine: For example, Adelaide was removed as a COVID-19 hotspot on 12 December 2020, so you would be able to end quarantine from 12 December 2020, even if you had been in greater Adelaide in the last 14 days. Results are usually available within a couple of days after the test was taken. This will entitle you to be tested, even if asymptomatic, and you will be prioritised for testing. This lists the dates, times and places where the sick person was will be listed on our website. Air crew should keep windows open where possible to help increase airflow. If you will be admitted into a hospital you will be able to complete your quarantine at the hospital. You will be subject to a mandatory COVID-19 test within 48 hours of arrival and on day 12 of quarantine. People entering Queensland for emergency health care will still be able to enter by road. Australia has strict border measures in place to protect the health of the Australian community. When you arrive in Queensland from overseas (excluding travel on a quarantine free flight from a safe travel zone country) or from a declared hotspot you will be given a mandatory 14 days quarantine notice and required to go straight to your government arranged accommodation. Please note there will be no cooking facilities available in your room. No, rideshare operators are not passenger transport operators for the purposes of the Queensland Freight Protocol. A specialist or essential worker is someone who is required to provide time critical services in Queensland that are needed in Queensland and cannot already be obtained in Queensland. No. Details on how to arrange a payment plan will be on the invoice. This will ensure we are doing everything we can to manage Queensland’s response to the pandemic. You will receive an information pack at your accommodation listing the local services available. Western Australia has announced a relaxation of its strict border restrictions with Victoria and Queensland. You can only enter Queensland from a hotspot via air. If you have travelled interstate you should keep up to date with the latest public health alerts of as listed on the other relevant state or territory government’s website. Quarantine means staying in your home or government arranged accommodation for 14 days and not leaving. These are really tough times we have had to make tough decisions to protect the lives of Queenslanders. collect food, laundry or other items left at your door, place laundry, rubbish or other items directly outside your door for collection, for safety reasons (to avoid injury or illness, or to escape a risk of harm), for essential medical care, including a COVID-19 test. There are additional requirements for freight and logistics operators entering Queensland from a COVID-19 hotspot such as: Voluntary testing for COVID-19 is strongly encouraged for any freight or logistics operator who is travelling into and out of COVID-19 hotspots and entering Queensland. A hotspot can be declared on a date, however restrictions will apply to persons who have been in a hotspot in the previous 14 days or since the start date identified for the hotspot (whichever is shorter). due to the requirement to remain in your room. New South Wales will enforce the lockdown restrictions being carried out in Greater Brisbane for those who have travelled from the hotspot. No. You must apply for an exemption to be able to enter Queensland by road to receive essential healthcare. State and territory border closures due to COVID-19. You will be required to complete 14 days mandatory quarantine in government arranged accommodation. Emergency energy, drinking water, sewerage, liquid fuel, telecommunications or resources event. Air crew or aeromedical crew can complete their quarantine in airline crew accommodation provided by their employer, their residence or a nominated premises as directed by a public health emergency officer. © Government of Western Australia 2017 to 2021, Building, utilities and essential services, Facilities, fleet and equipment management, Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing, Controlled interstate border frequently asked questions, COVID-19 coronavirus: Interstate arrivals to Western Australia, COVID-19 coronavirus: Controlled border WA roadmap, COVID-19 coronavirus: Controlled interstate border, Before travelling to WA, complete a mandatory. Travel when allowed to leave a quarantine hotel must be in an ambulance, emergency services vehicle or transport arranged by a government authority and you must wear a surgical face mask. As countries have their own travel restrictions in place, Queenslanders should visit Smart Traveller before making travel arrangements. Queensland residents who have been in a COVID-19 hotspot can return home by air and new residents can relocate to Queensland but, they will have to quarantine in government arranged accommodation at their own expense. The Queensland Police Service will meet all arrivals by air and road, and will be enforcing the requirements. people in the custody of a state or commonwealth law enforcement agency who have to enter Queensland to comply with a court order or assist with or participate in an investigation or other action at the direction of the law enforcement agency. All the same rules of government arranged accommodation will apply. Two different zones, red and green, have been created at Australian airports to ensure the separation of passengers arriving on quarantine free flights from those who are not. can provide evidence that you completed mandatory hotel quarantine in a COVID-19 hotspot and immediately transited to Queensland. A Queensland or New South Wales Ambulance Service employee, paramedic, an officer of St John Ambulance Australia, RACQ Lifeflight crew, Royal Flying Doctor Service crew, CareFlight crew or other aeromedical services crew who are providing patient transport or emergency medical care. The transport of freight includes the commercial transport of livestock or other live animals such as beehives. There will be people at the accommodation to support you. Anyone who has been overseas in the last 14 days must follow the Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction. A responsible adult is someone who has been given written consent by the child’s parent or legal guardian to complete quarantine in government arranged accommodation with them. You may not be granted the same exemption now that border restrictions have been tightened. You can enter Queensland via air. If you have your Pass on your phone or another hand-held device you won’t be able to go through any express lanes. keep up to date with COVID-19 news to be aware of any hotspot announcements. If you enter Queensland from a location that is a hotspot, you may leave quarantine once the area is no longer a declared COVID-19 hotspot. A written explanation of the essential activity the specialist or essential worker is to enter Queensland for. To Queensland. We know how important it is to look after mental wellbeing, but we also know how important it is to keep Queenslanders safe and well. are providing emergency care, medical care or other essential care to a person living in the nominated premises. If you have not received an outcome on your application within 3 business days, contact 134 COVID (13 42 68). 31 January: Queensland, Northern Territory, Victoria and Tasmania close borders to … You will need to arrange for the care of animals prior to your arrival in Queensland. Certain people can enter Queensland by road including truck drivers, workers related to the transport of freight and logistics and people performing essential activities. Your accommodation and daily meals will be managed by Queensland Government. For example, if you arrive in Sydney you can enter Queensland without quarantining once you have been in Sydney for 14 days. People who are permitted to enter Queensland who have been in a COVID-19 hotspot within the last 14 days or since the start date identified for the hotspot (whichever is shorter) will generally have to quarantine for 14 days at government arranged accommodation. An exemption to attend a funeral is only likely to be granted if you complete 14 days of quarantine in government arranged accommodation at your own expense prior to the funeral. These are only given in rare and exceptional circumstances. Placements are only for clinical placements or for higher education students enrolled in a course of study at a higher education provider such as a university, TAFE or vocational education and training supplier. Fresh air breaks are only allowed under exceptional circumstances due to the potential spread of COVID-19. No. If possible, you should try and obtain your health care in your home state rather than coming to Queensland to receive health care. All accommodation providers cater for a wide variety of dietary requirements. You cannot arrange to quarantine at home or other accommodation. If you come to Queensland from a safe travel zone country and you are directed to quarantine, you will only be able to leave quarantine early if allowed by an emergency officer or if you are granted an exemption by the Chief Health Officer. If your test is positive, we will arrange to transfer you to a hospital to isolate until you have recovered. If the location you are quarantining in is a COVID-19 hotspot, you will not need to quarantine again when you arrive in Queensland – subject to the following conditions. What is your primary residential address in Australia? Queensland also began to open its border to its southern states, deciding to allow regional NSW residents – but not Sydneysiders – to cross the Tweed River, without quarantine from November 3. Active military personnel required to be on duty in Queensland. Before your appointment, please call head and tell them about your symptoms so you can prepare for your visit. Specialist health workers need to follow the same steps outlined for specialist or essential workers. Freight and logistics operators who have been in a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days or since the start date identified for the hotspot (whichever is shorter) prior to entering Queensland may only remain in Queensland for the time needed to complete their essential activity. been identified by public health authorities to be at high risk for developing COVID-19 as they have or may have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, for example in a school or other institutional setting. Yes. It can also include passenger transport services like coaches. Anyone arriving into Queensland on a quarantine free flight who has symptoms should get tested as soon as possible and isolate until they receive a negative result. from a requirement in this Direction if other extreme exceptional circumstances exist. as otherwise required or permitted under a direction given to you by a public health emergency officer. You will also be required to sign a COVID-19 Declaration Card stating you have been in a safe travel zone country for the past 14 days and provide contact details while in Australia to help with contact tracing if required. If your child is receiving essential health care at another hospital or your child is an outpatient of the Queensland Children’s hospital you and your family will need to stay in government arranged accommodation unless the hospital or facility can accommodate you. Scan your G2G PASS and then verify you have suitable premises for self-quarantine. The start date identified can be earlier than when the hotspot was declared. This includes when they are off-duty, between shifts, or on recreational days. Certain people can enter Queensland by road including truck drivers, workers related to the transport of freight and logistics and people performing essential activities. There are people to support you during your quarantine. have received a negative COVID-19 test result while in quarantine. Yes, you will need to quarantine. If you arrive in Queensland from overseas you will have to quarantine in government arranged accommodation for 14 days, at your own expense. Serious symptoms include shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or chest pressure or pain. You may need to provide evidence to support your request. Anyone in Queensland who has been Perth and surrounding areas since January 25 will need to go into quarantine as Queensland declares the areas a COVID-19 hotspot. If you are entering Queensland by air in order to transfer to another flight, you may be required to go into government arranged accommodation at the airport. anyone who has a medical condition or disability that may be made worse by wearing a mask – for example, a person who has breathing difficulties, a serious skin condition on their face, a mental health condition or psychological impacts from experienced trauma. telecommunications, data services, broadcast or communications infrastructure. Queensland Children’s Hospital appointment confirmed in writing by the hospital, appointment at a Queensland Hospital and Health Service or associated outreach location, confirmed in writing by the service, appointment at a licensed Queensland private health facility or ancillary clinic or service, confirmed in writing by the service or health practitioner, appointment at an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Service confirmed in writing by the service. Freight drivers can be tested at Queensland Health fever testing clinics. Queensland residents who have been in a COVID-19 hotspot can return home by air and new residents can relocate to Queensland but, they will have to quarantine in government arranged accommodation at their own expense. Interstate travel is permitted into and around WA, depending on where travellers have come from and who they’ve had contact with in the 14 days prior to travel. Employers should be undertaking long-term resource and workforce planning that is not dependent on specialist worker endorsements being granted. See the Australian Government advice for international travellers. It does not matter if you were only in the COVID-19 hotspot for a couple of hours – if you were there at any time from the time the area was identified a hotspot , you are considered to have been in a COVID-19 hotspot. When someone is directed to quarantine, they will be issued with a quarantine direction under the Public Health Act 2005. These exceptions include: You can wear a single use surgical mask with a minimum level 1 barrier protection (Australian Standard) that covers your nose and mouth. If you are advised not to come to your health care appointment in Queensland, you should make an alternative appointment in your state. International passengers can transit through Queensland without quarantining or completing the Queensland International Arrivals Registration if you remain at the airport until your next international flight to leave Australia and your next flight is within 8 hours of your arrival in Queensland. Travellers from Queensland and NSW will soon be able to visit WA without requiring an exemption, but they must self-quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. If the result is negative, you will be contacted by the public health clinical support staff for your quarantine venue, this may be by phone or by SMS. You must apply for an exemption to be able to enter Queensland by road to receive essential health care. If permitted entry, you must self-quarantine at a suitable premises for 14 days. Anyone who has been to a state or territory that has a hotspot in it, even if they haven’t been to the hotspot must complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass, This measure has been put in place to help ensure we can easily complete contact tracing when there is an increased risk of community transmission within parts of Australia. Yes, freight and logistics operators do need a Queensland Border Declaration Pass under the category of Freight and Logistics. You can leave as soon as the treatment is over but you may stay longer if they wish. Unaccompanied minors must quarantine for 14 days in a nominated premises and they must stay with a parent, guardian or other responsible adult if they are coming from overseas (excluding travel on a quarantine free flight from a safe travel zone country) or a hotspot. Your result will be provided before leaving quarantine. You don’t have to complete a registration if you arrived in Australia on a quarantine free flight. This includes when they are off-duty, between shifts, or on recreational days. You cannot travel in a taxi, rideshare or by public transport. arrived in a COVID-19 hotspot by air for the sole purpose of transiting through the airport and did not leave the confines of the airport. We respect your right to refuse, however, you will be required to quarantine for a further 10 days until there is greater certainty that you do not have the virus. We suggest trying some of the: Everyone entering Australia from overseas excluding travel on a quarantine free flight from a safe travel zone country or people transiting through Queensland before boarding another international flight, must go into quarantine in government arranged accommodation for 14 days in the city of their arrival at their own expense. These people must comply with the Queensland Freight Protocol. The Queensland Freight Protocol recommends freight and logistics operators undertake voluntary testing every 7 days while they continue to travel into and out of COVID-19 hotspots. As part of this process, we speak to the sick person to find out who might have had close contact with them while they were infectious. Commercial freight operations can include moving a range of different things for a variety of industries, such as fresh food and groceries, pharmaceuticals, heavy haulage for construction equipment, new vehicles, and furniture removals. We will consider declaring other hotspots or reimplementing border restrictions on other states. Terms of Service apply. You cannot arrange to quarantine at home or another pre-booked accommodation. services as a registered NDIS provider under an agreed NDIS plan. perform disaster management or disaster operations in Queensland, return to Queensland after performing disaster management or disaster operations in a COVID-19 hotspot, perform activities to respond to or to assist in the recovery from a public safety emergency in Queensland; or. They cannot travel by taxi, rideshare or public transport. Air crew and aeromedical crew must travel by private vehicle or transport provided by the airline, and only with crew members from the same flight. No. To apply for a Border Declaration Pass, go to covid19.qld.gov.au and click on ‘Border restrictions — travel and border passes’. Unaccompanied minors who arrive in Queensland from overseas can be accompanied from the airport by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult to a nominated premises to quarantine. You should not travel if you are feeling unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms. Anyone who arrives in Queensland and has been in a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days or since the start date identified for the hotspot (whichever is shorter) will need to apply for a Queensland Border Declaration Pass before they enter Queensland. If you travel on a quarantine-free flight, you will be guided through the green zone to complete all border clearance processes in the airport of arrival in Australia. Travellers from low risk states and territories are encouraged to download and use the app. This does not include air crew and maritime crew who are subject to separate requirements. For further information, please visit State Election Safety Measures. If you are coming to Queensland for health care or surgery from a COVID-19 hotspot, you will need to quarantine at government arranged accommodation. Any student who has been in a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days will need to complete a Queensland Border Declaration Pass, all other students can enter without completing a pass. No. If you do not fall into one of these categories, you will be required to apply for an exemption to enter by road. This is because you could still develop COVID-19 towards the end of the quarantine period. If your relative is in aged care facility or disability accommodation service you will require approval from the operator of the facility as well as an exemption to enter Queensland under the Border Restrictions Direction or Quarantine for international arrivals Direction. Use tab and cursor keys to move around the page (more information), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, entering Queensland for essential health care, Quarantine for International Arrivals Direction, Find out about restrictions in place for boarding school students, apply for an exemption from the Chief Health Officer, form approved by the Chief Health Officer (DOCX), Environmentally relevant activity 63 - sewage treatment, form approved by the Chief Health Officer (DOCX), Quarantine and COVID-19 Testing for International Air Crew Direction, Quarantine for international arrivals Direction. They must also have a place of residence for when they leave quarantine and be able to provide evidence of where this place is. You will be required to enter Queensland by air and comply with quarantine requirements. This is to ensure you receive details of where you will be required to complete your mandatory quarantine in government arranged accommodation. When you arrive, transport from the airport to government arranged accommodation will be provided. If a person gets a positive test result for COVID-19, we start contact tracing. All students undertaking a placement must complete 14 days quarantine in government arranged accommodation prior to starting their placement. An employee or contractor who usually lives outside of Queensland who travels to, and stays within, Queensland to work in agribusiness or commercial fishing; or, usually lives in Queensland who travels from place to place within Queensland to work in agribusiness or commercial fishing, does not return to their usual place of residence each day, For example, workers on broadacre or crop farms who travel from farm to farm harvesting or planting crops are seasonal workers, had face-to-face contact for any amount of time or shared a closed space for at least 1 hour with a confirmed case during their infectious period, been to a venue or location where the risk of transmission is considered high based on public health assessment. Any commercial passenger operations must only be transporting passengers that are permitted to enter Queensland. All specialist workers who are undertaking essential activities in Queensland will need to provide evidence of the following documents if requested by an Emergency Officer: Please ensure your application is submitted by the owner/operator of the asset or project, otherwise your application cannot be processed. Yes. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, anyone arriving in Queensland must quarantine if in the last 14 days, they have: People who are already in Queensland will also be directed to quarantine if they have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. Everyone entering Queensland who has been in a declared hotspot in the last 14 days or since the start date identified for the hotspot (whichever is shorter) must: If you are entering Queensland from somewhere that is not a declared hotspot you should: If you are allowed to enter Queensland to perform an essential activity, you will need to: We are continuously monitoring the situation within other jurisdictions across the country. You must apply for an exemption to be able to enter Queensland by road to receive essential health care. Government officials who in carrying out their duties in Queensland are responsible for the safety of Australia or Queensland against threats such as terrorism, war or espionage. Yes. If you are quarantining at home and are allowed to leave, you must travel by private vehicle. We ask the public who may have had contact with that sick person at one of those times or places to contact us. Getting your body moving can improve how you feel physically and mentally. Read more about Entering Queensland for essential health care. Maritime crew entering Queensland to join a vessel or sign off a vessel need to comply with the Protocol for Maritime Crew. You will have to show this form at the border. An example of this would be a specialist technician who is required to provide undertake an urgent maintenance task in a hotspot, and then return to Queensland and be required to undertake an urgent maintenance task in Queensland. The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. Hotspots are legally listed so that people travelling from those high-risk areas into Queensland can be identified. Yes. For example, Northern Beaches was declared as a hotspot from 19 December and the start date identified for the Northern Beaches hotspot was 11 December. practise physical distancing wherever possible, including maintaining a distance of at least 1.5 metres from people. Yes. prior to entering Queensland may only remain in Queensland for the time needed to complete their essential activity. Depending on where they are travelling from, interstate travellers are permitted to enter WA, subject to strict conditions. The below table outlines who these people include: National and State Security and Government employees. You can enter Queensland from another state or territory by air in order to transfer to another flight to leave Queensland. On arrival at Perth Airport, complete a health screening. You must remain in the airport until you transfer to another flight or you can quarantine until your flight out of Queensland. The plan must be in the, A written endorsement as a specialist or essential worker, a mining or petroleum company who holds a valid Queensland resource authority, an energy network service provider operating statewide electricity network assets (transmission infrastructure, electricity distribution infrastructure and generators). There are also penalties for providing false or misleading information. If you are in government arranged accommodation, trained clinicians will visit you at the hotel to undertake COVID-19 testing. You will need to pay the fee for the number of nights you stay in government arranged accommodation. Queensland Health may contact you to remind you that you should be monitoring yourself for symptoms and getting tested if you develop symptoms. (Less than 5 community cases per day on a 14-day rolling average). South Australia has removed hard border restrictions for travellers from Greater Perth but will keep a testing regime in place. The health practitioner or person in charge of a hospital or other health facility will take into account a number of considerations, including your medical history, treatment plan, availability and timeliness of your treatment. This is because you may be in the incubation period (the time between getting the virus and showing symptoms).
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