{"id":55708,"date":"2021-09-24T15:22:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T05:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nofibs.com.au\/?p=55708"},"modified":"2021-09-25T18:53:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T08:53:46","slug":"queensland-criticised-for-doing-well-qldaah-qldpol-auspol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.nofibs.com.au\/queensland-criticised-for-doing-well-qldaah-qldpol-auspol\/","title":{"rendered":"Queensland Criticised For Doing Well &#8211; @Qldaah #qldpol #auspol"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>What Queensland Premier <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnastaciaMP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annastacia Palaszczuk<\/a> actually said about the covid-19 national plan this week.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nofibs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/QldCriticisedForDoingWell2.jpg?resize=800%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Queensland Criticised For Doing Well\" class=\"wp-image-55733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/archive.nofibs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/QldCriticisedForDoingWell2.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/archive.nofibs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/QldCriticisedForDoingWell2.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/archive.nofibs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/QldCriticisedForDoingWell2.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/archive.nofibs.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/QldCriticisedForDoingWell2.jpg?resize=600%2C300&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/australian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Australian<\/a> has accused the Queensland premier of ruining holiday plans reporting that she had said, &#8220;lifting border restrictions even after vaccine coverage reaches 80 per cent would be a &#8220;backward&#8221; step.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Annastacia Palaszczuk has thrown holiday travel plans into doubt, saying lifting border restrictions, even at 80 per cent vaccine coverage, would be a \u2018backward\u2019 step.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bXg6XkXizR\">https:\/\/t.co\/bXg6XkXizR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Australian (@australian) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/australian\/status\/1441204807486767108?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 24, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Thursday&#8217;s press conference didn&#8217;t exactly pan out like that. The premier was responding to a series of questions on the additional rewards Queenslanders could expect when the 80 percent vaccination rate was achieved and what the roadmap would look like. Ms Palaszczuk explained that if Queensland were to adopt that measure from the covid-19 national plan it would actually take the state backwards in terms of freedoms. Sadly, Victoria and NSW were now vaccinating to recover their freedoms whereas Queensland was in a different position. &#8220;We are getting vaccinated to protect our freedoms,&#8221; she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Qld Premier <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnastaciaMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AnnastaciaMP<\/a> has been accused of &quot;saying lifting border restrictions even after vaccine coverage reaches 80 per cent would be a \u201cbackward\u201d step.&quot; Here&#39;s what really happened at the press conference yesterday. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/qldpol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#qldpol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/auspol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#auspol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fi58iuI3CJ\">pic.twitter.com\/Fi58iuI3CJ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; David Marler (@Qldaah) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Qldaah\/status\/1441223613898629129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 24, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Predictably, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/couriermail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Courier Mail<\/a> (CM) had her as the Grinch cancelling Christmas. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/INnFu-gH0jI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Just a bit of fun<\/a>, no doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mfeeds.news.com.au\/smedia\/NCCOURIER\/NCCM_1_2021_09_24_thumb_big.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Premier Palaszczuk was once again accused of backing out of the national plan with the CM repeating Deputy Prime Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Barnaby_Joyce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barnaby Joyce&#8217;s<\/a> slur about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news.com.au\/finance\/work\/leaders\/states-are-locked-in-to-begin-reopening-at-80-per-cent-vaccinated-says-barnaby-joyce\/news-story\/3083840781edf0f50dd0a271491c902e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hermit kingdoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Queensland could be marking Christmas alone, with Annastacia Palaszczuk backing out of the national plan to open up once 80 per cent of the population is vaccinated <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oi5ZECAT4B\">https:\/\/t.co\/oi5ZECAT4B<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Courier-Mail (@couriermail) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/couriermail\/status\/1441135849190551553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A series of questions yesterday had led to this front page &amp; the subsequent article. Some journalists seemingly expected the premier to transform into the Australian prime minister and set a series of dates for international destinations to open up and arrivals into the country to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;I&#39;m not the federal government.&quot; Queensland Premier <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnastaciaMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AnnastaciaMP<\/a> getting peppered with questions about international &amp; domestic travel. (Prime Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk?????) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/qldpol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#qldpol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/auspol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#auspol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JEoLJ7x3Z1\">pic.twitter.com\/JEoLJ7x3Z1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; David Marler (@Qldaah) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Qldaah\/status\/1440882696104787969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Premier Palaszczuk did note that Australia appears to be in a backwards reality where the states that are doing well against the pandemic are copping constant criticism. She went on to explain that new information from the Doherty Institute will be supplied to National Cabinet in the next week which will enhance the national covid-19 plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pt2\/2 &quot;Everyone needs to take a really deep breath here.&quot; Premier <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnastaciaMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AnnastaciaMP<\/a> says we need to work through the new Doherty Institute information &amp; discuss the national plan going forward. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/qldpol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#qldpol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/auspol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#auspol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cJcrqZp6Uu\">pic.twitter.com\/cJcrqZp6Uu<\/a><\/p>&mdash; David Marler (@Qldaah) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Qldaah\/status\/1440888495229202432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this month, Premier Palaszczuk had asked National Cabinet for more information from the Doherty Institute on unvaccinated children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&quot;It&#39;s about having an educated &amp; responsible conversation.&quot; Qld Premier <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnastaciaMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AnnastaciaMP<\/a> confirms that a decision was made at National Cabinet to gather more information on unvaccinated children contracting covid-19 Delta. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/qldpol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#qldpol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/auspol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#auspol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vb5Lb3RIwT\">pic.twitter.com\/vb5Lb3RIwT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; David Marler (@Qldaah) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Qldaah\/status\/1433606618541748310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 3, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Federal Health Minister <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GregHuntMP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greg Hunt<\/a> revealed this week that analysis of Pfizer trials on vaccinated 5-11 year-olds would be undertaken by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Weeks ago Qld Premier <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnastaciaMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AnnastaciaMP<\/a> was heavily criticised by media commentators &amp; the federal government for raising the issue of a covid-19 plan for 5-11yo. Now Greg Hunt has confirmed analysis has begun by the TGA on Pfizer trials of this age group. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/qldpol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#qldpol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/auspol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#auspol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rdy5Bhpwqr\">pic.twitter.com\/rdy5Bhpwqr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; David Marler (@Qldaah) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Qldaah\/status\/1440610867062525958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 22, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Revealed today in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GuardianAus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Guardian<\/a>, Queensland and other states and territories are expected to experience a shortfall in Pfizer deliveries for October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Queensland and other states &amp; territories taking a loss of Pfizer vaccine for October. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/qldpol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#qldpol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/auspol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#auspol<\/a>   <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FCg4fl6mRl\">https:\/\/t.co\/FCg4fl6mRl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PwrLFiJXWx\">pic.twitter.com\/PwrLFiJXWx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; David Marler (@Qldaah) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Qldaah\/status\/1441172175491190804?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 23, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Update &#8211; September 25, 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Made into the Grinch yesterday, Premier Palaszczuk was today being accused of singling out India as a travel destination. However, it wasn&#8217;t the whole story on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Qld Health Min <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YvetteDAth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@YvetteDAth<\/a> responding to the report above. Premier <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnnastaciaMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AnnastaciaMP<\/a> was not targeting any ethnicity or culture. What Australia needs to know from the PM is which countries can we safely have international travel with when the national border opens? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/qldpol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#qldpol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/auspol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#auspol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2Gv74hR6zd\">pic.twitter.com\/2Gv74hR6zd<\/a><\/p>&mdash; David Marler (@Qldaah) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Qldaah\/status\/1441686849538310145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the entirety of the press conference, she also spoke about travel to and from New Zealand and her reent experiences in Japan. As she comments above, she&#8217;s not the Australian government. It&#8217;s up to the prime minister with national cabinet to set the destinations people can travel to and from once vaccination levels reach a sufficient level.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk actually said about the covid-19 national plan this week. 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