Jail for People Who Break Qld Virus Rules

Danni Minogue has a laugh during a press conference announcing Virgin Australia's new Melbourne to Los Angeles flights on April 4, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Anyone breaking Queensland’s tough rules to limit the spread of COVID-19 risks being jailed for up to six months.

The state government will this week amend legislation to hike up the penalty for individuals caught breaking the public health directions issued by Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young.