Australian state border restrictions

[Must...Fly!]

WA to move Tasmania and ACT to extreme risk category.

But remember, opening on Feb 5

 

[N860CR]

Even though I was at home throughout this pandemic, I don't think I will ever get over how the country fell apart into bickering states. I never even heard the term "Queenslander" used much except for State of Origin and a type of house. I always identified as an Australian and here was the Aussie passport being virtually worthless. People stranded for months on end, I can't imagine what that was like. AFAIK Americans were Americans, not Caifornians, Texans, Oklahomans, etc. Canadians not British Columbians, Albertans. I can't think of any country that was more divided than Australia.

I don't know if Australia will ever feel like a united country again.

And Australians overseas were just “rich people” who didn’t deserve our assistance. Despite us once being amongst the most travelled folk on earth.

This has brought out a side I didn’t realise we truly had. When the dust settles, I can’t see myself calling this country home for a lot longer.

 

[exceladdict]

But remember, opening on Feb 5

Yes, this was mentioned multiple times during the presser, which was encouraging. Also (unless I misheard) that 2000 people got their first dose of vaccine yesterday. The pub lockout must be having an affect

 

[antycbr]

Guardian reporting that with the exception of WA, RATs or any other type of test will no longer be required to cross state borders with an announcement from TAS and QLD this week.

 

[Pushka]

Guardian reporting that with the exception of WA, RATs or any other type of test will no longer be required to cross state borders with an announcement from TAS and QLD this week.

And no more second PCR test for international arrivals.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Guardian reporting that with the exception of WA, RATs or any other type of test will no longer be required to cross state borders with an announcement from TAS and QLD this week.

I might go back to Queensland soon!

 

[mviy]

A status run to Queensland and back would be a bit tempting, but I don’t think I will done one just yet.

 

[N860CR]

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Charming

 

[jakeseven7]

I might go back to Queensland soon!

Oh I already decided for them about pre-testing tourism travel and made my own choices .

It was the biggest waste of time, unenforceable policy. What a waste of money and precious testing resource.

All the state governments that implemented it should hang their heads in shame. Glad it’s gone.

 

[jakeseven7]

I heard WA was an active and constructive contributor at Nat Cab today Lots to say on the border opening!

 

[lakeman]

I heard WA was an active and constructive contributor at Nat Cab today Lots to say on the border opening!

Is that a joke , or because McClown wasn’t there ?

 

[jakeseven7]

Is that a joke , or because McClown wasn’t there ?

No one at all from WA bothered to attend. Must have got the time wrong - time difference perhaps? And I guess testing rapidly is illegal in WA still right?

 

[Lynda2475]

Im supposed to go to Melbourne tomorrow but several friends there have messaged me this evening saying there is a a rumour Andrews is about to implement a lockdown tomorrow - anyone else heard anything about this?

I dont want to go if I have to be locked in a hotel room, Id sooner just cancel.

 

[Port Power]

No one at all from WA bothered to attend. Must have got the time wrong - time difference perhaps? And I guess testing rapidly is illegal in WA still right?

It wasn't a matter of not being "bothered" to attend. Only if an Acting Premier has been in the role for a good deal of time are they allowed to attend. Not when only very short term relief in the role.

 

[jase05]

Im supposed to go to Melbourne tomorrow but several friends there have messaged me this evening saying there is a a rumour Andrews is about to implement a lockdown tomorrow - anyone else heard anything about this?

I dont want to go if I have to be locked in a hotel room, Id sooner just cancel.

Dan is on holidays and his deputy is also off.
Jacinta Allan who is in charge currently refuted any claims this morning of a lockdown but didn’t rule out some restrictions coming into play

 

[nutwood]

It wasn't a matter of not being "bothered" to attend. Only if an Acting Premier has been in the role for a good deal of time are they allowed to attend. Not when only very short term relief in the role.

Normal practice is that "acting" means exactly that. What rules are you referring to?

 

[mviy]

Im supposed to go to Melbourne tomorrow but several friends there have messaged me this evening saying there is a a rumour Andrews is about to implement a lockdown tomorrow - anyone else heard anything about this?

I dont want to go if I have to be locked in a hotel room, Id sooner just cancel.

Elective surgery has been halted again.

I'm not seeing indications of a lockdown on The Age and Herald Sun websites.

I would think that extending current measures such as work from home beyond 12 January would be more likely than going back into lockdown.

 

[jakeseven7]

Im supposed to go to Melbourne tomorrow but several friends there have messaged me this evening saying there is a a rumour Andrews is about to implement a lockdown tomorrow - anyone else heard anything about this?

I dont want to go if I have to be locked in a hotel room, Id sooner just cancel.

Have they been reading the Daily Mail? Nicole Kidman is also pregnant for the 57th time and Keith just cheated on her for the 17th time.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

Normal practice is that "acting" means exactly that. What rules are you referring to?

From ABC blog

WA at the national cabinet​

Just wondering why WA wasn’t at nashy cab?

-Independent Republic?

Hi Independent,

Scott Morrison was asked about this and says national cabinet is only for leaders, or heads of departments within jurisdictions, neither of which were available from WA.

Which is why WA Acting Premier Roger Cook gave his press conference during the meeting.

Short-term acting leaders are not able to attend. James Merlino, who acted in Daniel Andrews place in Victoria for several months last year when he was injured, was able to go as he was a longer-term replacement.

"One of the helpful things about national cabinet is people sit around the table and we have been through a lot together. We understand the history. We understand the decisions we have made before, the discussions we had," Mr Morrison said.

 

[Tiki]

And no more second PCR test for international arrivals.

Not a bad start. But for me the holy grail is no preflight tests for double or triple jabbed. Omicron is spreading anyways. But the triple vaxxed are very unlikely to clog up the hospitals. .