NSW expands mandatory QR code check-in to every business

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NSW will dramatically expand its mandatory QR code check-in system, with heftier fines for those who ignore the rules also coming.

As of January 1, every business must have a Service NSW QR code with those who fail to do so facing a hefty fine.

“Quite apart from anything else, even if you don’t want do it out of goodwill, there’s a $5,000 fine attached if you don’t have those Service NSW QR codes by the 1st of January.RELATED: “We found those venues that use the Service NSW app has made life so much easier for contact-tracers. This is to help our contact-tracers who are working 24/7.”takes about “three to four minutes” to download.Previously businesses had the option of their own QR codes but NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian said it’s not the ‘most accurate’.

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About time... take control and accountability 💁🏻‍♀️

Guessing it was voluntary in the beginning?

Asher_Wolf How come my phone is 'incompatible' and I can't download the Service NSW app

2 weeks to flatten the curve

QR codes are fine... But the requirement to be registered with the service NSW app, IS UNFORGIVABLE! nswpol

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