Today show host Karl Stefanovic and Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk have gone head to head over the state’s holiday policy.
On Monday, Gold Coast City Council took the extraordinary step of closing some Gold Coast beaches after thousands of people ignored social distancing rules on the weekend.
“It’s such a weird message,” he said during an interview on Wednesday with Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. “What he is saying is, if you are local, you are allowed to go for a walk but if you are not local, you should not be coming down to the beach to do your exercise,” she said.Ms Palaszczuk said the bans were put in place to deter holiday-makers form visiting the region, and also means thousands of car spaces along the coastline will also be shut down as part of the measure.“If you don’t live locally, stay in your suburb and celebrate Easter with your family.
Speaking in Sydney alongside NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Commissioner Fuller said police will be out in force on roads, highways and making visits to caravan parks to ensure people adhere to the orders around the Easter holidays.Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the holiday message is clear. Picture: Darren England/AAP“We will be going through caravan parks early issuing warnings to people that may think they can get around these laws.
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