NSW premier had said Queensland would accept rapid antigen tests instead of PCR from 1 January, but Palaszczuk says decision not yet made
government had eased its testing requirements for entry, saying that from 1 January, people travelling to Queensland could instead rely on a negative rapid antigen test to enter Queensland.
However, a spokesperson for Palaszczuk insisted that no such policy to accept negative rapid antigen tests from travellers had been agreed to by Thursday evening. Also on Thursday, Palaszczuk used less certain terms than Perrottet, saying her state was still “looking at” the idea from the beginning of the year.
“I do know there has been a fair bit of frustration out there. Many people waiting hours in queues, particularly as we come into Christmas,” he said.
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