Australia's Queensland To Open Border For Vaccinated Domestic Travelers

Australia's Queensland opened its borders on December 13 for the first time in nearly five months. After being held out of Queensland for more than five months, stranded residents and tourists from Australia's two most populous states, New South Wales and Victoria, are being allowed to enter, according to local media reports.

The reopening of the Queensland border happened after the state in northeastern Australia reached a critical public health milestone. More than 80% of its eligible population have been fully immunised, resulting in a reduction of travel restrictions. On Monday, tens of thousands of vehicles are anticipated to cross the state border into neighbouring New South Wales. Tourists who have gotten two doses of vaccination and have a COVID-19 test that is negative will be allowed to enter.

The federal government has slammed a series of border closures implemented by Australia's states and territory to stem the spread of the virus. Ministers have claimed that the regulations were too harsh and had hurt the economy. In March 2020, Australia closed its international borders to the majority of foreign nationals.

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Sydney’s Palace Verona Cinema in Paddington shuts doors as Palace Moore Park opens in Entertainment Quarter

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