Anyone trying to enter Queensland from Victoria will be stopped at the border and turned around from Friday, while the South Australia-Victoria border has closed.
A Sydney man found out how serious Queensland is about border crossings after he was fined $4,003 for carrying a fake ID and lying about needing to enter for essential medical treatment.
The fine came as Queensland recorded another day of zero positive tests, with just two cases remaining in the state including an 81-year-old man who has been battling the illness for four months.As Melburnians begin their second lockdown, mental health experts warn it won't be any easier this time As the closure neared, police reported a spike in people wanting to make the trip and advised of some delays in processing applications.
Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said maps were being produced to clearly show the entry limits and anyone from Victoria found breaching the rules could face a $1,000 fine or further action.
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