Annastacia Palaszczuk’s former chief of staff told Queensland’s corruption watchdog he did not check a document to ensure his interests were fully declared, and that he helped bring in the CCC and that ‘the other mob are the ones that are corrupt’.
It could be five long weeks before Queensland considers reopening to all of NSW despite other states throwing open their borders from tonight. Pressure is piling on the Queensland Government to reopen sooner. VOTE IN THE POLL
Health Minister Steven Miles has told Scott Morrison to “back off” after Queensland confirmed no new COVID-19 cases overnight once again, saying the state’s success at keeping cases so low is proof the border closure decision is the right one.
The tourism sector is rejoicing at the news Queensland will throw open its borders to five NSW shires, meaning 152,000 southerners can now enter that state, saying it’s a welcome first step and that the we’re “certainly a long way ahead of other parts of the world”.
Queenslanders in the state’s southeast could soon be allowed to have more that 10 people at their homes, with a decision on an easing of restrictions due as early as Thursday. It comes as aged care restrictions could also be eased thanks to promising community transmission figures.
There has been one new coronavirus case in Queensland overnight, as the Health Minister makes calls for regional cities to come forward to become quarantine hubs.
Drivers busted using the wrong rest areas could cop an on the spot fine of $266 under a push to clear the sites and stop long-term camping.
It’s one of Queensland’s most marginal electorates – divided by one of its busiest roads. And it will be a seat to watch at next month’s state election.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is taking a hard line on bringing home Australians stranded overseas because of COVID-19, telling state premiers to sort out hotel quarantine.
Health Minister Steven Miles said Scott Morrison’s ongoing criticism of Queensland’s COVID-19 restrictions was proof that the Prime Minister was “determined to tear down” Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.
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