The Queensland government will introduce increased fines for people who threaten to spit, cough, or sneeze on hospitality workers ahead of the new restrictions for unvaccinated citizens.
The new restrictions in place from the 17th of December will see unvaccinated Queenslanders banned from entering hospitality venues, including pubs, clubs, and cafes.
Anyone who threatens to spit on a hospitality worker can receive on the spot fines of up to one thousand three hundred and seventy eight dollars.
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath says this level of protection has been extended to hospitality workers in the wake of appalling behaviour they have previously been exposed to while serving the community.