Queensland's Covid vaccine mandate ended overnight, meaning thousands of un-jabbed Australians can return to pubs, restaurants and theatres.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced major changes to Covid-19 rules last month, thanking Queenslanders for 'working hard to keep each other safe'.
Most venues that have been open only to vaccinated staff and patrons since the mandate was brought in on December 17 will now be open to everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
This includes pubs, clubs, cafés and restaurants, theme parks, casinos and cinemas, weddings, showgrounds, galleries, libraries, museums and stadiums.
Vaccine requirements will still apply to visitors and workers in vulnerable settings including hospitals, aged and disability care, prisons, schools and early childhood centres.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk (pictured) has ended the controversial vaccine mandate for most venues
No changes are being made to mask-wearing rules, which are needed in taxis, rideshares, public transport and in vulnerable settings.
t if you're an adult you need to be vaccinated with at least two doses.'
No changes are being made to mask-wearing rules, which are needed in taxis, rideshares, public transport and in vulnerable settings. But you no longer need to be vaccinated to go to a Queensland pub next week (pictured, an Airline Beach bar)
The change comes as Queensland's acting premier Steven Miles says the state's health system is under pressure and has welcomed the federal
