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Woman placed false QR check-in codes to spread anti-vax message

A Queensland woman has been charged after reportedly entering a country bar and displaying signs with fake QR codes that directed patrons to anti-vaccination sites.

Customers were left confused when they tried to register their attendance at the Wondai drinking hole in May and instead found themselves being warned about the dangers of vaccination programs.

"It will be alleged she placed a number of false QR check-in codes around the premises," police told AAP.

The woman, 43, has been charged with common nuisance, possessing dangerous drugs and possessing drug utensils.

These alleged offences happened on May 16, in the rural town of Wondai in the South Burnett region.

The woman is due to face the Murgon Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

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