Qld, Tas border changes

QUEENSLAND will completely close its borders to visitors from Victoria amid the state’s worsening coronavirus situation.

According to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, non-residents from Victoria will no longer have access to the state from midnight tomorrow, abolishing quarantine options.

The only exception will be Queensland residents who will be allowed to return from Victoria, although they have been advised against travelling to the state, and will have to quarantine in a hotel for 14 days at their own expense.

“From noon, 10 Jul, visitors from Victoria will no longer gain access or be able to quarantine in Queensland,” the state’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.

“There are exemptions from quarantine for essential specialist workers, as well as for health, legal or compassionate grounds.

“It is strongly recommended that Queenslanders do not travel to Victoria,” she added.

MEANWHILE, Tasmania has also tightened its border policies with Victoria, with the state’s Premier Peter Gutwein revealing it will not be opening up to the state on its planned easing of restriction date of 24 Jul.

The only exception will be residents returning home, but they wont be able to quarantine in their own home and instead will need to self isolate in a hotel.

“If visitors from Vic are without an exemption letter they will be asked to return,” Gutwein said.