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Hundreds of inspections related to COVID-19 restrictions have been carried out across Central Queensland according to the latest data.
Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation compliance inspectors were appointed as Emergency Officers under the Public Health Act to assist Queensland Health monitor compliance with COVID-19 restrictions.
Across the state, more than 6,000 public health inspections have been carried out by OLGR compliance officers, with 34 infringement notices handed down.
From March 23 2020 to January 24 2021, OLGR inspectors in Central Queensland : completed 598 public health inspections completed 38 investigations issued 140 warnings for key matters including failing to complete COVID Safe training, dancing, exceeding occupant capacity, seating and incomplete or inaccurate record keeping