Masks

This second lady is a bit scary. And funny.

I agree MM but the mental health thing is an interesting side note. Eg according to the law people with a disability, including an " invisible one" such as a mental condition that could be stirred up by mask wearing, are exceptions to the rule. It's a bit murky as to whether private businesses need to allow  those exceptions, because it would come down to contract law, I'm guessing - is the customer aware of the rules and is the store aware of the customer's condition. The customer doesn't even need proof - they just have to say it.

The matter of being compelled to wear masks in public places, is distinct from people thinking they can enter a store as a matter of right, the right to enter such premises can be withdrawn at any time, by store management, provided it does not contravene anti-discriminations laws. That does not apply to these masks. My first thought about that ratbag woman, was that she would be known to the mental health system.

Is Bunnings Private Property?

max manewer wrote: Redemption wrote: Is Bunnings Private Property? Do you have any other silly questions ? Of course it is private property.

Heavy police presence at the Domain in Sydney, to shut down a BLM (Bullsh*t Loves Misery) rally. About time !

They won't let you into a night club wearing thongs, Bunnings are quite within their rights to deny entry to people they consider inappropriately attired.

I can't imagine too many "disabilities" would qualify you, if a mask is causing an autistic to chuck a wobbly, they are likely not safe to be loose among the public, without a mask.

I think a retailer can choose who they serve , within reason...

When my family had the small Grocery outlets, we wouldn't sell Metho to the Vagrants and the fact we were a " Food Stamps ( Dole ) outlet , we were only allowed to sell them foodstuffs ( No Cigarettes etc . )
That was 1960 t0 1965-----

Shopping and retail

Can I refuse someone access to my premises if they are not wearing a face covering?

Yes. You can ask someone not to enter your premises if they are not wearing a face covering unless they have a lawful reason not to wear a face covering.

Can I be refused entry or service if I am not wearing a face covering?

Yes, unless you have a lawful exception for not wearing a face covering. For their own and other customer’s safety, a business owner or worker can ask you not to enter until you wear a face covering such as a mask.

Can someone ask me to remove my face covering to check my ID?

Banks, police, post offices and other services can ask that you remove your face covering to check your identity.

When purchasing alcohol or tobacco you may be asked by staff to remove your face covering as part of checking your ID.

Will business owners be fined if customers refuse to wear face coverings?

A business owner will not be fined if a customer refuses to wear a face covering without a lawful excuse. The penalty would be applied to the customer.

As a business owner, if a staff member or customer refuses to wear a face covering will I be fined?

Responsibility for wearing a face covering rests with the individual. Individuals who do not wear a face covering and do not have a lawful reason can be fined $200. A business owner will not be fined if a customer refuses to wear a face covering.

An employer must take reasonable steps to ensure an employee that is working at the employer’s premises wears a face covering at all times when working at the employer’s premises, unless a lawful exception applies.

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-coverings-covid-19#can-i-refuse-someone-access-to-my-premises-if-they-are-not-wearing-a-face-covering

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