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Health Minister Martin Foley has defended the government’s decision not to make QR code check-ins mandatory at supermarkets in Victoria, saying shoppers “should apply common sense” when spending a lengthy period in a store.
Victoria does not compel supermarkets to gather QR code data from shoppers, nor does NSW. Only South Australia and Western Australia compel supermarkets to gather the details of their customers.
The government “highly recommends” people use its Service Victoria QR code system when they visit a supermarket – but little encouragement is given to shoppers to sign in when they arrive.
At a range of other venues, managers are required to collect QR code sign-ins. There has been limited enforcement of this by venues or the Victorian government.
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