Coronavirus: Council updates and impacts

The personal safety of Brisbane residents and visitors is our top priority.

Brisbane City Council is working closely with Queensland Health and the Australian Government and will continue to be guided by these agencies on all matters of public health.

As the state’s lead agency on coronavirus, Queensland Health is providing the necessary advice to all Queenslanders including current travel bans, self-quarantine and information on how to best protect yourself and others.

Brisbane City Council is taking action to help rebuild Brisbane’s economy by delivering initiatives under our Economic Recovery Taskforce.

Council is doing more to support local business and protect local jobs as we face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Council regularly posts key updates regarding coronavirus updates and affected services to our Facebook page. Follow us to stay informed. 

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We are monitoring all developments on the virus and its potential impact on our city services, facilities and events. 

Updates to Council facilities, services and public transport operations

Following the State Government’s announcement to end lockdown in Greater Brisbane, the following Brisbane City Council facilities, services and events will reopen where possible from 12pm Thursday, 1 April 2021, in accordance with individual business hours, and Easter holiday hours.

Planetarium to expand attendance numbers

Brisbane City Council wishes to advise that up to 60 people will now be permitted inside the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium at any one time with enhanced safety and social distancing measures in place, in accordance with State Government regulations.

Library visitation numbers change

Brisbane City Council wishes to advise residents all 33 Council libraries will allow up to 1 person every 2 sqm at any one time, in accordance with State Government regulations.  

Contact for support

  • Council's 24-hour Contact Centre - 07 3403 8888
  • National Coronavirus Hotline - 1800 020 080
  • Queensland Health - 13 Health (13 43 25 84)
  • Red Cross - 1800 Red Cross (1800 733 276)
  • Lifeline - 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
  • Queensland Government Community Recovery Hotline - 1800 173 349
Last updated: 1 April 2021