Category: Queensland COVID-19

Thousands of Australians Protest Against Queensland’s Extended COVID-19 Emergency Powers

March 16, 2022
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Thousands of Australians across two protests have rallied against the vaccine mandates and the extended emergency COVID-19 powers in Brisbane with several parliamentarians joining the protests. Demonstrators gathered outside the state Parliament House on Tuesday, chanting “block the bill,” “my body, my choice” and “end the segregation.” They demanded the government to drop the controversial…

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Week-Long ‘Back to School Vaccination Blitz’ As Schools Reopen

January 31, 2022
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Many states in Australia have introduced week-long vaccination pop up clinics for 5-year-olds and older as part of the “Back to School Vaccination Blitz” as most schools reopen on Jan. 31. Both Victoria and South Australia (SA) have set up vaccination walk-in hubs to boost the vaccination take-up rate across the country, which is currently…

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Queensland to Lift International Arrival Restrictions

January 18, 2022
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The Australian state of Queensland will open its borders to international travellers from 1 a.m. on Saturday as it is due to reach a vaccination rate milestone of 90 percent in the coming days. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she convened a meeting of the state’s COVID-19 task force where they decided to “set a firm…

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QLD To Issue 18 Million RATs

January 5, 2022
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The Queensland government has secured 18 million state rapid antigen tests (RATs) to be provided for free from public testing sites to people classified as close contacts. This includes 12 million at-home tests and almost 6 million point of care tests. At-home Rapid Antigen Tests will be provided from public test sites, free to close…

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Queensland Govt to Issue 18 Million Rapid Antigen Tests

January 5, 2022
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The Queensland government has secured 18 million rapid antigen tests (RATs) to be provided for free at public testing sites to people classified as close contacts. This includes 12 million at-home tests and almost 6 million point of care tests. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the supply would support new national protocols for close contacts…

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A First Step Towards Totalitarianism in Australia?

December 14, 2021
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Commentary The scenes at the re-opened Queensland border, after being closed for several months, were almost ecstatic. There were tears, cheers, and smiles when residents crossed the threshold to return to their state of residence. Smiling politicians congratulated themselves, pointing out that the border re-opened on Dec. 13, four days ahead of the previously announced…

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Another Step Towards Totalitarianism in Australia?

December 14, 2021
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Commentary The scenes at the re-opened Queensland border, after being closed for several months, were almost ecstatic. There were tears, cheers, and smiles when residents crossed the threshold to return to their state of residence. Smiling politicians congratulated themselves, pointing out that the border re-opened on Dec. 13, four days ahead of the previously announced…

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Australian Minister Wants State to Open International Borders Dec. 17

November 10, 2021
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An Australian federal minister has called on the state government of Queensland to explain why it will allow fully vaccinated interstate travellers entry to the Sunshine State from Dec. 17 but not allow fully vaccinated international arrivals at that time. Other Australian states, such as New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria, are preparing to welcome…

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Agreement Needed On Virus Deaths: QLD Deputy Premier

September 2, 2021
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National cabinet must make the “challenging decision” on how many COVID-19 deaths they’re willing to accept in order for Australia to reopen, Queensland’s deputy premier says. Deputy Premier Steven Miles says vaccination rates aren’t the only variable the prime minister and state and territory leaders need to consider before reopening under the national plan. He…

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