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Posted on November 11, 2019 at 9:08 am

Indoor spaces — one person per 2 square metres regardless of venue size (or 100% capacity permitted with ticketed and allocated seating).
Funerals and weddings — one person per 2 square metres, capped at 200 people (or 100% capacity with ticketed and allocated seating).
There is no density limit on gatherings outdoors.
Singing is permitted.
Food and drink may be served at church gatherings. Buffets, self-service food and share plates are permitted. People do not have to be seated when eating and drinking.
Private gatherings in homes — up to 100 people.
Physical distancing of 1.5 metres between non-household members should be maintained to the extent possible.
All other requirements in the COVID Safe Checklist for Restricted Businesses - Rest of Queensland continue to apply to churches holding services, gatherings and other church activities.

FACE MASKS - People are required to wear a face mask when:

It is our recommendation that churches in impacted areas err on the side of caution by following these guidelines in relation to face masks:

Face masks should be worn when entering or exiting the church building/space or moving around in a church service or gathering, including when leaving a seat to receive communion.
Face masks do not need to be worn while seated at church gatherings.
Face masks do not need to be worn while standing at church gatherings, including when singing while standing.
Face masks do not need to be worn while seated in workplaces (such as the parish office and at parish council meetings). A person leaving their desk/seat to move to another area in the workplace must wear a face mask.
Face masks are only required in outdoor spaces at church gatherings if a person cannot maintain physical distance from people who are not members of their household.

Some exemptions to face mask requirements continue to apply, including:

Children under 12 are not required to wear a face mask.
Workers and educators may temporarily remove their face mask in situations where clear enunciation or visibility of the mouth is essential (this includes those preaching, leading services and leading singing).
People may temporarily remove their face mask to eat and drink at church gatherings.
Face mask wearing requirements do not apply to a person being married while in the process of being married.