Queensland's September state border opening suggestion shocks outback tourism

Sally Gall
May 21 2020 - 6:30am
Without a paddle: Longreach tourism operator Alan Smith, pictured among the empty seats on his MV Longreach Explorer on the Thomson River, contemplates what a September border reopening would mean to his business. Picture: Jane Monacella.
Without a paddle: Longreach tourism operator Alan Smith, pictured among the empty seats on his MV Longreach Explorer on the Thomson River, contemplates what a September border reopening would mean to his business. Picture: Jane Monacella.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is risking the health of the outback Queensland tourism industry with her suggestion that state borders may not reopen until September, industry operators and community leaders warn.

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Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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