Workplaces, universities, schools, TAFE, supermarkets, and more will be required to use a Service NSW QR code from July 12.

The Service NSW app used to trace Covid-19 through QR codes is experiencing a service shortage, prompting outrage from business owners.

All NSW workplaces and retail businesses will be required to use Service NSW QR codes from next month.

State government reminds hospitality businesses and hairdressers they need to use the Service NSW QR code system come January 1.

The NSW Government is considering making the Service NSW smartphone application mandatory for businesses that need to collect visitor data to allow for COVID-19 contact tracing.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Wednesday all hospitality venues and hairdressers in the state will need to use the Service NSW app and the Service NSW QR system from January 1.

The NSW Government is considering making the Service NSW smartphone application mandatory for businesses that need to collect visitor data to allow for COVID-19 contact tracing.