There are fears South Australia s new QR codes at shop entrances will make for longer queues outside stores at the height of the Christmas rush.
The Australian Retailers Association has told the government the result of the mandatory check-ins will be slower and longer lines, which are a COVID-19 safety risk.
And on the ground, businesses are saying some people aren t willing to take the extra step.
QR codes have proved divisive as a safety measure.(Getty) We ve actually had people walking away, refusing to check in, Courtney Allard from Adidas said.
Tess Bartsch from Adelaide Hatters, though, dismissed the naysayers.