Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has announced that unlimited travel will be allowed throughout the state from midday tomorrow.
The rule relaxation will allow overnight stays, and should see more grey nomads back on the road enjoying attractions within the Sunshine State.
The borders with other states and territories though remain closed for now.
“Our state’s outstanding response to the Covid-19 pandemic has allowed restrictions to be lifted ahead of a planned move to Stage Two originally scheduled for June 12,” Ms Palaszczuk tweeted. “Start planning your holiday! We’re opening Queensland for Queenslanders from noon tomorrow.”
Hiking camping and other recreational activities will also be allowed in state and national parks.
Ms Palaszczuk also announced gatherings of up to 20 people would also be allowed.
She said restaurants, cafes, and pubs operating under a COVID-safe checklist would also be able to increase their total number of patrons from 10 to 20.
Despite intense pressure from Federal Government, other state leaders and the tourism industry, Queensland insists it wants to see a drastic reduction in coronavirus transmission in other states before it decides to open up its borders.
“The strong approach that the Queensland Government has taken, based on expert medical and health advice, has saved lives and it will continue to save lives,” Police Minister Mark Ryan said.
However, the Deputy Opposition Leader, Tim Mander, says the borders should be opened to coincide with school holidays in the southern states.
“Queenslanders have been successful in flattening the curve, so now it’s time to make sure we kickstart the economy,” he said. “We have the tourism industry, local businesses, the hospitality industry on its knees at the moment, so we need to loosen these restrictions as quickly as possible.”
Yahoo we can go fishing in the gulf
Thanks Premier. Glad you didn’t give in to that redhead senator.
We are at the Boulia Caravan Park and looking forward to see some vans on the road again and we can dream and plan our next adventure
Does this include the use of communal facilities at caravan parks?
that’s a big YES
Well thank God for that! At least I can go somewhere now!
I can go to Lawn Hill… the Gulf Country and wait for the NT border to open..
Are you sure you can go to Lawn Hill. I thought the Burke Shire was still closed. Would be interested to know.
See Ya…I am on the road again..Queensland is bigger than most Countries..hardly a hardship
Are you kidding what about the rest of Australia(NSW)Give me a break i thought we are all part of this great country!!!!!!!!!
You’re right Jim..most of the Burke Shire is restricted/closed.
Just have to head up to around Karumba and wait for a while around there. Im in no hurry. Cheers.