Brisbane’s complicated mask rules explained

But people can remove their masks for beauty treatments that cannot be provided while wearing a face mask, such as facials or beard trimming.

Patrons do not have to wear masks at restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs or pubs.

This means people do not have to wear a mask while waiting for food and drinks to arrive, entering or exiting the venue, or using the bathroom.

If you go to another part of the venue that is not related to dining, such as the pokies room, you must put your mask back on.

Staff who interact with patrons need to wear masks, but back-of-house staff are exempt.

Singers or musicians who play oral instruments can remove their masks but anyone who can wear one during a performance, such as string musicians, must wear a mask.

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