Queensland border slammed shut again on NSW and ACT
BORDER CLOSURE
Queensland’s border will once again be closed to New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
The entire state of New South Wales, along with the ACT will join Greater Sydney and Victoria on Queensland’s COVID hotspot list, banning people travelling from those areas from entering the Sunshine State.
From 1:00am, Saturday 8 August, all visitors will be denied entry except for rare exemptions, and returning Queenslanders who will have to enter 14 days of mandatory hotel quarantine at their own expense.
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the hard border closure put Queenslanders first.
“I said that when the moment came, I would not hesitate,” the Premier said.
“That moment has arrived.