Use of the Service NSW QR code will be mandatory at all workplaces and retail businesses on the Central Coast as well as the rest of the state from Monday, July 12.
Minister for Digital and Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said expanding the mandate would give NSW Health contact tracers real-time access to QR code data from a greater number of venues including supermarkets, retail stores, gyms and offices.
“This is about keeping customers and staff safe and getting all businesses open again as soon as possible,” Dominello said.
“We know the Delta variant of COVID-19 moves quickly and we must do everything we can to get it under control.
“While many retail businesses, including large supermarkets and hardware chains, have voluntarily adopted the Service NSW QR code, this measure will ensure check-in rates are high across the board and contact tracers have access to reliable records.”
From 12 July, businesses will need to display the Service NSW QR code and take reasonable steps to ensure people entering their premises check-in using the Service NSW QR codes or digital sign-in sheet.
They include retail businesses and supermarkets, individual shops within shopping centres, gyms, manufacturing and warehouses, universities and TAFE, offices including call centres and schools including teachers and visitors but excluding students.
Shopping centres will also be asked to display QR codes at entry points where practicable.
Businesses such as hospitality and hairdressers that were already using the Service NSW QR code will also need to ensure staff and visitors such as maintenance workers and delivery drivers check-in, when they resume services after the lockdown period.
Hospitality businesses will now need to extend the use of the Service NSW COVID-Safe check-in to all customers including takeaway orders.
Businesses that fail to comply with the new health order requirements may be subject to fines and in case of flagrant breaches, temporary closure orders.
“There is no excuse not to check-in everywhere you can – businesses and customers all have a part to play to keep NSW safe,” Dominello said.
“In the same way customers routinely check into cafes, restaurants and bars, we need them to adopt the same approach when visiting a supermarket, retail store and workplace.
“Inspectors have been asked to monitor the situation alongside the NSW Police.”
The Service NSW COVID-Safe check-in is easy for customers to use from within the Service NSW app.
Source:
Media release, Jun 30
Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello
RE: QR CODE, as of the 12th July it is mandatory that you check in and out of every retail establishment. My experience so far if you try and check in and out to more than two establishments in the same shopping centre the QR Code system does not allow you to check out of a third.
History Thursday 1st July
Rockdale Plaza Shopping Centre Checked in 11.22am
Rockdale Plaza Newsagency checked in 11.24am checked out 11.27am
Aldi Rockdale Plaza Checked in 11.28am checked out 11.52am
Rockdale Plaza Shopping Centre QR systems did not me to check out
Woolworths at Warilla Grove and Mitchell’s Fruit market are NOT checking people in who don’t have a smartphone. I visited both shops yesterday and nobody even asked if I needed help. I just walked in and out.