Letter to the Editor

It is possible to legally skirt the current regulations regarding the mask mandate in Queensland, if you can match one of the following conditions.  The health clause could apply to everyone!

This is the law as it stands.   Interstate readers may check their State Government regulations.
www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/protect-yourself-others/face-masks.

Transcribed directly from the above website

“There are exceptions to wearing a face mask, including:

    Children under 12.

    A person eating, drinking or taking medicine.

    Where visibility of the mouth is essential.

    Where a mask needs to be removed to clearly communicate.

    A person with a particular medical condition or disability.

    A person undergoing medical treatment.       

    If a person is asked to remove a face mask for identity.

    If wearing a mask creates a risk to a person’s health.

    For emergencies or when allowed by law.

    In any circumstances when it’s not safe to wear a mask.”

Happy Easter

from David Blake

Queensland






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