Coronavirus restrictions eased across Queensland, Annastacia Palaszczuk announces increased limits for gatherings

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a major easing of Queensland’s coronavirus restrictions from next week.

As of 4:00pm on November 17, gatherings will increase from 40 to 50 people in homes and public spaces across Queensland.

Up to 200 people will be allowed at funerals and weddings and dancing at weddings will also be back on the cards from November 17.

Seated, ticketed venues such as theatres, live music, cinemas and indoor sports will be able to increase capacity from 50 per cent to 100 per cent as part of further easing of restrictions.

Restrictions on indoor premises such as cafes, restaurants, places of worship and art galleries will lift from one person per four square metres, to one person per…