From October 1 there will more freedom of movement between NSW and Queensland, but many are holding their breath before celebrating.
The planned relaxation of Queensland's strict border controls have been broadly welcomed by Gold Coast businesses, although some remain cautious that closures could return.Residents in 41 postcodes across northern NSW will be able to travel throughout QueenslandNSW residents won't need to quarantine, but will need Queensland border passes
"It's just so uncertain, but we'll get closer to the 1st of October and we'll lock in our plans," he said. In nearby Mermaid Beach, mini-golf employee Lorna Norton said her business has missed interstate visitors."We didn't realise quite so much how we did rely on them," Ms Norton said. She said an uptick in customers over recent weeks "feels like we've gone back to the good old days", but that the changing border rules would help them even further.'We can't afford to go backwards'
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