Queensland Police has issued 289 fines starting at $1300 to people for breaching the Public Health Act.
State authorities said “this is not about isolating people from their networks, it’s about keeping them safe”.
Qld authorities urged residents to adhere to social distancing orders over the Easter long weekend, warning if orders were flouted, stricter restrictions would be put in place. Image: Twitter / Queensland Police
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