Australian state border restrictions

[jakeseven7]

Not only that, seems queensland gets away without a major spread everytime. Talk about having 9 lives. There has to be something behind it, perhaps just a more outdoors lifestyle?

Few things, my guess - Low density everything especially compared to Sydney and Melbourne. Weather. Lack of public transport. People don’t travel far outside their little bubbles (complete opposite of Sydney and Melbourne where people will climb a mountain to get to the new cool restaurant! )

 

[N860CR]

But I'd like to know what voodoo doll Anna has because I still don't really get how this super sick individual didn't infect anyone. Not that I've been keeping up with the news about it. Just wondering how they keep getting so lucky.

Just doesn't do any testing. Can't find what you're not really looking for.

 

[jakeseven7]

Quarantine-free travel from Queensland from Wednesday 27 October

Queensland will transition to ‘very low risk’ from 12:01am, Wednesday 27 October 2021, as part of WA’s controlled border.

www.wa.gov.au

Good news for Queensland travellers

Lol not really who would risk it - next week it will be shut again.

 

[TomVexille]

SUNSHINE AND HEAT

If that was true, Florida would not have had over 3.64 million cases...

 

[RooFlyer]

SUNSHINE AND HEAT

Same reason as to why Tasmania has escaped spread with 3 positive interstate escapees ...

 

[kookaburra75]

If that was true, Florida would not have had over 3.64 million cases...

Well, that just destroyed my theory that it could have been due to excessive use of plastic surgery amongst the population

 

[nutwood]

I was wondering if anyone has any further information on the Tasmanian requirements, come 15th December? From my reading of it, it's actually a retrograde step for people travelling from low risk areas as there appears to be a blanket requirement for a test within 72 hours of travelling, regardless of where you have been, or where you are coming from.

 

[jakeseven7]

I was wondering if anyone has any further information on the Tasmanian requirements, come 15th December? From my reading of it, it's actually a retrograde step for people travelling from low risk areas as there appears to be a blanket requirement for a test within 72 hours of travelling, regardless of where you have been, or where you are coming from.

Correct but the testing won’t last long, they are just boiling the frog (Tassie population) slowly, taking them on a journey. It’s mostly political.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I was wondering if anyone has any further information on the Tasmanian requirements, come 15th December? From my reading of it, it's actually a retrograde step for people travelling from low risk areas as there appears to be a blanket requirement for a test within 72 hours of travelling, regardless of where you have been, or where you are coming from.

@nutwood where did you see this about the testing 72 hours pre travelling ?? I cant find it on the tassie govt " ready to travel check list " but I found on the health direct website that I will need a test come 15/12 ! but currently I dont need one to enter Tas !!

COVID-19 Restriction Checker

Some types of activities have been restricted in Australia to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Find out what you can and can't do in your state or territory.

www.healthdirect.gov.au

 

[jakeseven7]

@nutwood where did you see this about the testing 72 hours pre travelling ?? I cant find it on the tassie govt " ready to travel check list "

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It’s not live yet until Dec 15 opening - then everyone (apart from Tassie residents on a trip less than 7 days ) needs a test…

Again this won’t last because they will lose out on so much tourism trade - other states won’t have this requirement and people will travel there.

Tasmania to throw open borders to COVID hotspots December 15

All vaccinated interstate and international arrivals can enter Tasmania without a need for quarantine from December 15, as long as they have returned a negative COVID test, the state government announces.

www.abc.net.au

 

[RooFlyer]

@nutwood where did you see this about the testing 72 hours pre travelling ?? I cant find it on the tassie govt " ready to travel check list " but I found on the health direct website that I will need a test come 15/12

Some guy called drron posted it yesterday

Here is the official Tasmanian roadmap.Fairly straightforward.

Transition plan | Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

The Roadmap to the Tasmanian Plan to transition our local COVID-19 Response

www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au

Problem if from the dark side you will need a covid test but doesn't say PCR.

And to try and settle the locals how they plan to cope with an outbreak.

https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/192300/Hospital-Preparedness-Map-2022.pdf

 

[nutwood]

It's an annoying requirement because from my perspective, it creates a decision point based on seven days. I've no particular issue with getting tested but it can be difficult to arrange in some areas, especially with the need to get the timing right. I'm hoping they will accept proof of test and isolate until results, as that will allow for testing immediately prior to flying.

 

[mviy]

With my current travel plans unless Tasmania is reopen to VIC without any COVID testing by mid-November (not going to happen) I won't be going to Tasmania till next year sometime so there will be time for this to sort itself out. I have resigned myself to the fact that I'll be heading overseas before I can go interstate to the places I want to go domestically (SA and TAS).

 

[RooFlyer]

It's an annoying requirement because from my perspective, it creates a decision point based on seven days. I've no particular issue with getting tested but it can be difficult to arrange in some areas, especially with the need to get the timing right. I'm hoping they will accept proof of test and isolate until results, as that will allow for testing immediately prior to flying.

Three is a footnote that says

**the test will be in place for up to 4 weeks, subject to review

I take that to mean that you only need another test after 4 weeks, but that of course is silly. Any other thoughts on what it means?

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

Some guy called drron posted it yesterday

It's an annoying requirement because from my perspective, it creates a decision point based on seven days. I've no particular issue with getting tested but it can be difficult to arrange in some areas, especially with the need to get the timing right. I'm hoping they will accept proof of test and isolate until results, as that will allow for testing immediately prior to flying.

If I have to get tested to get into tassie - I WONT COME - Simples !

 

[nutwood]

Three is a footnote that says

**the test will be in place for up to 4 weeks, subject to review

I take that to mean that you only need another test after 4 weeks, but that of course is silly. Any other thoughts on what it means?

Difficult to know exactly what that means. My only interpretation is the same as yours. Perhaps it's there for flight crew and people going back and forth almost daily? Save them getting tested every 72 hours. If that's the case, it does make the whole thing sort of pointless though.

 

[RooFlyer]

If I have to get tested to get into tassie - I WONT COME - Simples !

While that will be sad in your case for me, there are many of us who hate being over run by tourists! But your reaction is being discussed locally and tourism operators will be targeting locals and 'deals'for mainlanders.

The fact that Tas had topped the 'State of the states' economic tables for the 6th quarter in a row - daylight second this time - hasn't encouraged the government to "go soft"

Come before QLD is required to test and stay for a while

 

[Quickstatus]

The airlines have no legal authority to check that you comply with the entry requirements of a state.

They check passports and visa….
Try refusing you passport when they ask for it next time checking in at airport for international travel

Some airlines ask for proof of ID for domestic travel for their purposes - not a State requirement

What is hypocritical IMO is that airlines are mandating vaccines as part of the “safety is our number one priority” but don’t want to be involved in testing that might make their employees and customers safer?.

 

[Quickstatus]

2 month old niece has had about 5 PCR

A COVID baby is the least of the issues of babies on airplanes

 

[Lynda2475]

They check passports and visa

and when flying out of a yellow fever country I've also been also been asked by airline to show my vaccination booklet