Tasmanians will need to be fully vaccinated to enter pubs, nightclubs and other "stand-up drinking" venues as part of new COVID-19 rules, or face an on-the-spot fine.
From Monday, all restrictions on the number of people allowed to dance and drink at pubs, nightclubs and music events will be dropped, provided venues still adhere to the one-person-per-two-square-metres rule.
This is a slight change from the government's previous rule.
Currently, dancing and drinking alcohol is permitted in premises with a liquor licence or liquor permit up to a maximum of 100 people in indoor spaces and 250 people in outdoor spaces.
The vaccination requirement will now apply to those venues, where previously it hadn't.
Staff working in those venues will also need to be fully vaccinated by December 15.
Premier Peter Gutwein said the changes have been made to streamline restrictions.
"The same will apply to festivals or events where there is stand up drinking and more then 250 people indoors or more then 500 people outdoors.
"It applies to any venue where alcohol is served, and people are moving freely. Obviously, it doesn't include restaurants where patrons are seated for service."
Venues must display signage informing patrons they are a "premises subject to the vaccinated entry requirement".
"In practice, there will be a sign at the entrance, as long as it's visible, so that people understand the requirements," Mr Gutwein said.
"The onus is on the individuals to ensure that they don't enter the venue while not fully vaccinated or medically exempt.
Omicron update
Speaking alongside the Premier, Director of public health Dr Mark Veitch said authorities are keeping a close eye on the Omicron variant as the state's reopening draws closer.
"There's certainly a lot of information gathering internationally, and I expect by sometime next week it will be possible to provide more advice to the public," Dr Veitch said.
"How easily this virus spreads, whether the disease it causes is similar to or different to the severity of other disease, and a little bit more about whether vaccines are going to be effective."
More information on the current state of COVID-19 measures can be found on the Tasmanian government's coronavirus website.
