Queensland Premier AnnastaciaMP has officially cancelled Schoolies this year.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially cancelled Schoolies this year. Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said it was a “really tough decision” to make. “I personally feel for this group, they’ve had a really difficult year,” she said on Friday.
“This is a rite of passage, your last year of school is such an important year to get you prepared for going out and joining adulthood. “It is such an important year and so much of it has had to change for this group and I’m really sorry that they won’t be able to have the traditional Schoolies celebration.” Image: News Corp Australia
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