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COVID-19 regulations mean the wide open road must remain empty of daytrippers over Easter
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April 7, 2020<\/b><\/p>\n

Thinking of taking a leisurely day trip exploring the countryside over Easter? Don’t. The reality is you could be fined …<\/p>\n

The key message from the State Government at the moment is simple:<\/p>\n

Under the Home Confinement Public Health Direction – in place until May 19, although it could be extended – people who live in Queensland must not leave their principal place of residence except for necessary permitted purposes.<\/p>\n

These permitted purposes do NOT include leisure travel.<\/p>\n

Southern Queensland Country Tourism has warned tourist operators they must immediately stop\u00a0encouraging people to holiday at their business or in Queensland for purposes not permitted by the public health direction.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Unfortunately, this does mean cancelling any future bookings while the home confinement direction is in place,” CEO Peter Homan said.<\/p>\n

Hostels, B&Bs and boarding houses may continue to operate for permanent and temporary residents travelling for a permitted purpose, with social distancing observed.<\/p>\n

There is a limit of two people in common areas such as lounge rooms and shared facilities, with no more than one person per four square metres. There is also a limit of two people in outdoor areas that are part of the facility, or near the facility, with social distancing observed.<\/p>\n

If a person does not comply with the public health directions, penalties will apply: $13,345 for individuals and $66,672.50 for corporations.<\/p>\n

Enforcement officers can also issue on-the-spot tickets of $1334.50 or $6672.50 for corporations.<\/p>\n

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