Thread: Corona Virus

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Qld did check the arrivals - that's how they were caught and we know about them.

They did not catch the Bimbos on crossing the border - was later after they had spread their germs around.

Is Qld going to ban residents from SA once the SA/ACT border opens in a few weeks? Then later than that, residents from the NT when the NT/ACT border opens.

The girls made certain declarations when they applied for their border passes. A follow up check revealed they had made false statements.
People are wrong to think they can lie and get away with it. Police ask for your mobile phone number so they can check if your movements match what you said in the declaration you make.
Lots of people have been fined.
SA and NT residents are allowed to enter Qld right now, so why would they be banned in the future?

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Police ask for your mobile phone number so they can check if your movements match what you said in the declaration you make.

........and if you don't have a mobile phone?

Originally Posted by 101RRS

They did not catch the Bimbos on crossing the border - was later after they had spread their germs around.

Is Qld going to ban residents from SA once the SA/ACT border opens in a few weeks? Then later than that, residents from the NT when the NT/ACT border opens.

I wish you would find out the facts before posting hearsay and rumours. We've had this out in CA, so I do not intend to go around the merry go round with you. No offence meant, cheers.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

We dont have irrational border restrictions so no checking. If Qld has rules of entry then it is up to Qld to enforce them not expect others to do their work for them.

We have never had border restrictions, not have police powers to issue fines to the residents (businesses yes) , had minimal restrictions (mainly social distancing), one of the best tracking systems and has one of the lowest death and infection rates in Australia - all without the drama of other jurisdictions.

It would seem the drama queens rain supreme in most states and territories - seems ironic as the ACT is the only jurisdiction with a queen as a leader but none of the drama.

And you all live in a bubble , there's a real world out there , you know.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

The girls made certain declarations when they applied for their border passes. A follow up check revealed they had made false statements.
People are wrong to think they can lie and get away with it. Police ask for your mobile phone number so they can check if your movements match what you said in the declaration you make.
Lots of people have been fined.
SA and NT residents are allowed to enter Qld right now, so why would they be banned in the future?

We shouldn't confuse them with facts, it just feeds their fantasies.

Originally Posted by scarry

I think this is on topic,as its all caused by Covid.


Thankfully, the agriculture workers issue moving over the QLD/NSW border,and back, is almost sorted,but it still isn't the best.

The property next door has a crop of wheat worth in the vicinity of $40mil that needs harvesting shortly.
The owners have been worried for a while,why wouldn't they be?Its the best crop they have had for over 25yrs,the first for 3,due to the drought.
Couldn't even get to Moree for quite a while,as its over the border.That is the main place they get gear from.
Common sense also eventually sorted the issues around Mungindi,many had to go over the border for work,and children were at school over the border.There is only one policeman in the town,and to say he was busy is an understatement.
The recent fire in the town didn't help either.

Generally though,business in Brisbane,and probably most of Qld, is not good at all.I would think other areas of the country are probably worse,particularly Melbourne.
The knock on impact from no international and very few domestic tourists is huge.
People are worried about going out anywhere,doing anything,clubs,pubs,restaurants are at less than half capacity,which makes many not viable to open.New car sales down a long way,buses and train passengers way down,some routes over 90%.
Traffic everywhere is way down as well.Unemployment at record levels.
Code of conduct for commercial leasing ends the end of this month,many that have deferred interest on loans,rent,etc will have to start paying as well.Jobkeeper and Jobseeker gradually coming down and will eventually disappear.Other business stimulus packages have also been and gone.
Govt will be way,way down on revenue,as many,probably most businesses are not making money.Generally spending is down as well,so no doubt GST revenue will be way down as well.
Small business is the biggest employer in the country,they have been hit very,very hard.
Border closes haven't helped either.

So interesting times ahead.

The August labour force data provided a pleasant employment surprise'

August labour force data delivers pleasant employment surprise

Originally Posted by Grumbles

........and if you don't have a mobile phone?

Then they bang you up for being a Luddite.