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The Queensland election is on 31 October, which means there is another 37 days of back and forth between the federal government and state government over borders and goodness knows what else.
This morning, it is over the withdrawal of ADF troops from the Queensland border. Josh Frydenberg said Queensland didn’t ask for an extension. Steven Miles says that’s not true, and like Kim Kardashian on national snake day, he has the receipts.
There has been some conjecture this morning from the Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, claiming that Queensland did not ask for ongoing assistance from the army on our borders so I would like to distribute for you correspondence between the police commissioner, sorry, the deputy commissioner the state disaster coordinator…when he asked for time and resources to meet the demand:
‘We are seeking ADF support to continue at our borders until the 19th October.’
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Queensland’s deputy premier (and health minister) Steven Miles says with 14 days passing since the last infectious case in the Queensland community, this means additional restrictions in place in Brisbane and western Morton can be lifted:
They will be lifted as of 1.00am tomorrow and that coincides with the lifting of the ACT as a hotspot. That will allow for the visitors into aged care and allow for visitors in hospitals and allowing gatherings limits to increase from 10 to 30 so people can go ahead and organise that house party for Friday night.
Continue reading…Jenny Mikakos will give evidence in the hotel inquiry, while Queensland considers easing restrictions in the state’s south-east. Follow liveFollow our global live blogFull Australian Covid stats; Covid restrictions state by stateNSW cases map; Vic cases mapNSW hotspots list; Qld hotspots listSign up for Guardian Australia’s coronavirus email 12.24am BSTThe Queensland election is on 31 October, which means there is another 37 days of back and forth between the federal government and state government over borders and goodness knows what else.This morning, it is over the withdrawal of ADF troops from the Queensland border. Josh Frydenberg said Queensland didn’t ask for an extension. Steven Miles says that’s not true, and like Kim Kardashian on national snake day, he has the receipts.There has been some conjecture this morning from the Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, claiming that Queensland did not ask for ongoing assistance from the army on our borders so I would like to distribute for you correspondence between the police commissioner, sorry, the deputy commissioner the state disaster coordinator…when he asked for time and resources to meet the demand:‘We are seeking ADF support to continue at our borders until the 19th October.’ 12.18am BSTQueensland’s deputy premier (and health minister) Steven Miles says with 14 days passing since the last infectious case in the Queensland community, this means additional restrictions in place in Brisbane and western Morton can be lifted:They will be lifted as of 1.00am tomorrow and that coincides with the lifting of the ACT as a hotspot. That will allow for the visitors into aged care and allow for visitors in hospitals and allowing gatherings limits to increase from 10 to 30 so people can go ahead and organise that house party for Friday night. Continue reading…