Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said while she understands the interest in domestic travel to the sunshine state, the border’s reopening won’t be likely until the later half of the year.
Ms Palaszczuk said she and her health advisory assess border closures at the end of each month, which determines what elements of restrictions can be lifted.“We know how important the tourism industry is. In Queensland, it’s one in 10 jobs.” According tokeeping the borders closed throughout the winter months could see our $80bn domestic tourism industry face collapse as tourism operators fear restrictions will cripple the market for years to come.
The industry employs one in 13 Australians, with most forced on to wage subsidies or the temporarily boosted dole. When questioned about the prospect of residents from NSW or Victoria visiting places like Perth or the Margaret River anytime soon, Mr McGowan bluntly said “no, the answer is no”.“The issue with regards to the borders is really looking at the number of new cases that occur in those other jurisdictions,” Premier Steven Marshall said.
Why can’t the states or territories with very low case numbers work together to semi open their boarders to help drive part of the Australian economy forward. ScottMorrisonMP please speak further with these state leaders about different options to help kick start our economy.
GladysB leave QLD closed & encourage NSW holiday makers 2 visit NSW north coast & snow fields when tourism starts again.
The answer is, open up everything right fucking now. The people who these politicians are supposed to serve are over it. Less of course all the Karen’s, but they can go jump too.
. MrFact2020
NSW and Vic have the most cases of coronavirus I live in Qld, and I do not want people coming to Qld potentially bringing the virus with them, there are plenty of places for people to have a holiday within their own State/Territory