Concerned Queenslanders are reporting sightings of Victorian number plates on cars travelling through the state, but there's a reasonable explanation why they're here.
Concerned Queenslanders are reporting sightings of Victorian number plates on cars travelling through the state, but there is a reasonable explanation why they are here.Police say many belong to hire vehicles or other people lawfully in the stateIn the coastal town of Woodgate, south of Bundaberg, a social media post about Victorian caravanners claiming to have breached the border controls has angered and frightened locals.
"We have not been able to verify any of the reports and particularly the Facebook post that's gone a little bit viral." "There was one resident from Victoria who had crossed the border and had obtained the necessary permits to enter Queensland."Sergeant Fay said there were many Victorians already in Queensland when the border closures started, and they were within their rights to remain in the state.
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