Queensland locks out ‘Sicktorians’: Those coming from Victoria will no longer be able to enter or quarantine in the Sunshine State after an explosion of coronavirus cases
Queensland has strengthened its border restrictions for Victorians.
Previously Victorians could enter the Sunshine State if they spent two weeks in quarantine – but now they have been totally banned and will be turned around.
Deputy Premier Steven Miles said too many Victorians were paying $2,800 for their own quarantine just to get out of Melbourne.
Lines of Healthcare professionals are seen entering the North Melbourne Public Housing tower complex
He said the government wants to preserve quarantine places for Queenslanders returning from overseas and from Victoria.
Mr Miles also announced that anyone entering the state will be required to sign a border declaration form in which they promise to get tested if they develop symptoms.
Anyone who develops symptoms but does not immediately get tested will be fined $4,000, he said.
Border passes for freight drivers will need to be renewed every week.
Next week 238,000 people will be entering the state, police said.