Australian state border restrictions

[justinbrett]

Very different language from Anastacia today

When questioned about moving the border, she corrected "no, we're not talking about moving the border, we're talking about a border bubble".

I think from NSW's point of view, they'd be looking to mirror the bubble arrangements with Victoria.

Whilst not a big impact during lockdown, if this were to persist after Tweed is released, I don't think many south of the river would be supportive of this, especially the areas like Kingscliff where Tweed is their major centre.

When questioned if this meant QLD police would be patrolling the checkpoint in NSW, she said it's yet to be determined.

 

[Seat0B]

Just to show no bias, I call out this stupid decision by ACT Health as well. This poor pregnant young women is another victim of COVID paranoia.
For those who don’t know Canberra, she was told to get her birth care from her GP - who is also located in….Canberra.

Talyah is 32 weeks pregnant, but says she was turned away from an appointment with her midwife

As NSW-ACT border communities continue to grapple with changing COVID-19 restrictions – some people are unable to access essential medical care.

www.abc.net.au

 

[SydneySwan]

Just to show no bias, I call out this stupid decision by ACT Health as well. This poor pregnant young women is another victim of COVID paranoia.
For those who don’t know Canberra, she was told to get her birth care from her GP - who is also located in….Canberra.

Talyah is 32 weeks pregnant, but says she was turned away from an appointment with her midwife

As NSW-ACT border communities continue to grapple with changing COVID-19 restrictions – some people are unable to access essential medical care.

www.abc.net.au

And to think I was under the impression that this sort of nonsense only happened in Queensland.

 

[nutwood]

And to think I was under the impression that this sort of nonsense only happened in Queensland.

There might be a vaccine for Covid but there's not one for stupidity and unfortunately it's widely spread.

 

[SydneySwan]

There might be a vaccine for Covid but there's not one for stupidity and unfortunately it's widely spread.

Yes it is probably time to deploy Médecins Sans Frontières in our border areas.

 

[justinbrett]

Apparently NSW is now considering giving ground (temporarily) to QLD…

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Berejiklian says Qld-NSW border issue Palaszczuk’s responsibility​

Annastacia Palaszczuk said discussions are underway to temporarily move the Queensland-NSW border bubble south in a bid to free tens of thousands of residents stranded by strict travel restrictions.

The Queensland Premier has repeatedly blamed her NSW counterpart for last week rejecting attempts to shift the border checkpoint to the Tweed River amid heavy restrictions on interstate movement.

On Friday, the Queensland government revealed it was approached by its counterpart in the south with a “change of heart”.


Ms Palaszczuk told reporters the shift in attitude was “really interesting to see” but declared “we’re happy to talk to them about it”.

“We’ve been very forward in putting forward our option, so let’s see what happens,” she said.

‘Think about that’: Gladys’ message to Anna

Annastacia Palaszczuk said discussions are underway to temporarily move the Queensland-NSW border bubble south in a bid to free tens of thousands of residents stranded by strict travel restrictions.

www.news.com.au

At the risk of letting the truth interfere with a good story, turns out this claim was completely false. I think the Tweed Hospital being north of the river was the deal breaker.

 

[SydneySwan]

Whenever I hear a politician saying 'put politics aside' you just know they are about to make a political point. It is integral to their DNA.

 

[justinbrett]

Whenever I hear a politician saying 'put politics aside' you just know they are about to make a political point. It is integral to their DNA.

The aims of both sides can't be met:

QLD wants to block the vast majority of Tweed from entering QLD
NSW doesn't want to split its communities

I predict nothing will happen.

 

[jakeseven7]

Whenever I hear a politician saying 'put politics aside' you just know they are about to make a political point. It is integral to their DNA.

So true, you just wish both QLD and NSW could calmly come to the table and sort it out

 

[justinbrett]

So true, you just wish both QLD and NSW could calmly come to the table and sort it out

NSW and VIC managed to

 

[jase05]

Anna is copping a fair bit of heat across various social media platforms

https://twitter.com/x/status/1432236547382726657

 

[Must...Fly!]

Anna is copping a fair bit of heat across various social media platforms

https://twitter.com/x/status/1432236547382726657

Based on the best health advice no doubt.

 

[MelMel]

Anna is copping a fair bit of heat across various social media platforms

https://twitter.com/x/status/1432236547382726657

From P&C qld about our conference:


This afternoon we were informed by the Sofitel Brisbane Central that the hotel will need to be used for humanitarian purposes over the next 3 weeks. Unfortunately, that means that we will need to relocate our conference.

We are working on various options, and we will confirm the new Brisbane venue tomorrow.

I wonder if they are the ”humanitarian“ reason why the Sofitel is not available

 

[antycbr]

I wonder if they are the ”humanitarian“ reason why the Sofitel is not available

I hope it’s being used to accommodate Afghani interpreters and others we have airlifted out.

Doubt it tho.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I wonder if they are the ”humanitarian“ reason why the Sofitel is not available

Footy!

 

[jakeseven7]

Based on the best health advice no doubt.

Queensland’s health advice proudly brought to you by Pfizer

 

[Must...Fly!]

Queensland’s health advice proudly brought to you by Pfizer

They just pay for the plane....

 

[Seat0B]

Anna is copping a fair bit of heat across various social media platforms

https://twitter.com/x/status/1432236547382726657

OMG I am so sick of privileges for footy players. When pregnant women and kids with cancer can’t get in for medical care. Our priorities as a society are just wrong.

 

[bernardblack]

Anna is copping a fair bit of heat across various social media platforms

https://twitter.com/x/status/1432236547382726657

Richly deserved.

 

[MelMel]

Does anyone say these statements out loud before they are released to the Public? Why can they sequester an entire hotel for football players but not for people who have sold their house, quit their jobs to move to Queensland. Money talks