Back to business for Greater Brisbane :CCIQ

Monday 11 January, 2021

Greater Brisbane businesses look forward to welcoming customers back from 6 pm tonight when the three-day lockdown officially ends said the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ).

The last three days created many operational and financial implications for business across the region, but once again they have shown their resilience said CCIQ’s gm advocacy and policy general manager Amanda Rohan.

“There’s been a lot of uncertainty over the weekend, and not just for business in the Greater Brisbane region,” said Ms Rohan.

“While the shutdown and operational changes for businesses in Greater Brisbane had immediate impacts, there’s the knock-on effects which affect business confidence more broadly too.

“To help overcome this latest set- back, we strongly encourage everyone to get back out and support their local businesses, while acknowledging there are now additional precautions in place- including the requirement of wearing masks at certain venues.

“The re-instigation of patron limits will continue to impact venues, especially as it’s still the summer school holidays, which is a crucial trading period.

“But it’s important to get out and support local venues. Consumers and customers need to know that businesses have  COVIDsafe plans and practices in place, as they have always done, and they take them seriously.

“What needs to happen now, is to know how we can prevent any future immediate shutdowns to avoid this uncertainty again, ” Ms Rohan said.

 

The precautions will remain for a further 10 days in the Greater Brisbane hotspot, and for people who have been in the Greater Brisbane hotspot since January 2.
Until 1am, Friday January 22:
Masks must be worn in indoor places including:
- Shopping centres and supermarkets
- Gyms
- Workplaces where people cannot socially distance and where it is safe
- Places of worship
- Libraries
- Public transport, taxis and ride share vehicles
Masks must be carried at all times, and are not required to be worn when outdoors at a safe distance from other people (for example, walking a dog), in private vehicles or doing strenuous exercise.
For Businesses:
Indoors: 1 person per 4 sqm
Outdoors: 1 person per 2 sqm
Seated eating and drinking only
Smaller venues up to 200 sqm: 1 person per 2sqm up to a maximum of 50
No dancing except for weddings
For Gatherings:
Up to 20 in homes and public spaces
Weddings: up to 100. No restriction on dancing
Funerals: up to 100
Indoor concert venues or theatres: 50% capacity or 1 person per 4 sqm whichever is greater
Outdoor stadiums: 50% capacity with COVID-safe plans.
Full details can be found here: http://bit.ly/35szxnb

ENDS

Acknowledgement of Country

Business Chamber Queensland respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of the lands from across Queensland and the Torres Strait. We acknowledge the Jagera and Turrbal people as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin (Brisbane), the lands where our office is located and the place we meet, work and learn. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.