Flight Centre has joined forces with Helloworld and airlines Qantas and Virgin to pressure state governments into relaxing border restrictions. 9News
The economic impact of the pandemic has forced Flight Centre to temporarily stand down almost 4000 Australian workers since March.
"Most people would agree with that. Victoria is getting things well under control and we will have other waves. Mr Turner alleged that Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was keeping borders closed to curry favour from voters ahead of an upcoming state election."But these economic plans both from the Labor government and the LNP Opposition are of no use whatsoever without opened borders."The Queensland border shortly before closing.
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