Tourism is struggling everywhere, not just in Qld: Palaszczuk

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has hit back at criticism over her government's refusal to reopen state borders, arguing "tourism worldwide is struggling at the moment", not just in the Sunshine State. "I know how important tourism is. I want to see things open as quickly as possible, but we must do it in the safest way possible and that is why we will continue to listen to the expert advice," she said. There have been suggestions the border closures could extend as late as September despite Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy insisting border closures were not advised. The Palaszczuk government's extended closure of the state's border is expected to cost the Queensland tourism sector more than $5 billion. One Nation Senate Leader Pauline Hanson has questioned the legality of the border closure, taking a challenge to the High Court. Image: News Corp Australia Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au