Exemptions for face covering

A face covering is not required in various circumstances including:


 * Infants and children under the age of 12 years;
 * A person who is affected by a relevant medical condition, including problems with their breathing, a serious condition of the face, a disability or a mental health condition;
 * Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication;
 * Persons for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to that person’s health and safety related to their work, as determined through OH&S guidelines;
 * Persons whose professions require clear enunciation or visibility of their mouth. This includes teaching or live broadcasting;
 * Professional sportspeople when training or competing;
 * If you are working on your own property with members of your household, but no staff or contractors are on site;
 * When you are doing any exercise or physical activity where you are out of breath or puffing. Examples include jogging or running, but not walking;
 * You must carry a face covering on you and wear it when you finish exercising;
 * When directed to remove the face covering to ascertain identity;
 * When you are travelling in a vehicle by yourself or with other members of your household;
 * When consuming food, drink or medication, including when seated at a restaurant where permitted;
 * When undergoing dental treatment or other medical care to the extent that the procedure requires that no face covering may be worn; and
 * During emergencies.