Queensland Borders Will Remain Closed Despite Pressure From Federal Representatives

The premier doesn't want to reopen Queensland's borders until other states virus transmission rates decrease

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk attends a press conference at parliament house in Brisbane, Australia, on March 25, 2020. Jono Searle/Getty Images

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton and Senator Pauline Hanson have placed pressure on their home state’s premier to reopen Queensland’s borders, arguing that keeping them closed is bad for the economy and according to Hanson, allegedly unconstitutional.

However, speaking to reporters on Friday, Palaszczuk said that Queensland’s borders would remain shut, but that the decision is being reviewed every month.