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A Queensland establishment fined for not complying with the state’s vaccine rules has dug its heels in against what its owner calls “hypocritical and arbitrary” Covid restrictions.

Bar Wunder in Toowoomba was slapped with a $6,892 fine on Saturday night for noncompliance with an order barring unvaccinated people from entering hospitality and entertainment venues.

But its management is adamant that unvaccinated patrons will continue to be allowed in.

Writing on Facebook, the business said staff would continue to defy health orders that took effect on December 17 requiring hospitality venues to check the vaccine status of all visitors aged 16 and over and ensure they check in.

Bar Wunder said it was “completely opposed to segregation” and as such, would be accepting “everyone equally” regardless of the penalties it could incur.

The post said management had “zero regrets” about flouting health orders, and would continue to stand by its decisions.

“We do not believe this a public health issue, but one of complete control headed towards tyranny,” the post read. https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/restaurants-bars/queensland-bar-fined-over-vaccine-stance-vows-to-continue-operating-in-defiance-of-health-order/news-story/9e0b5062550e9b045b0e7117abb03a4b