The Premier of Australia’s worst-affected coronavirus state says she opposes her counterparts’ border closures and wants travel restrictions scrapped.
Key points:
- Gladys Berejiklian joked she would go to Auckland before Brisbane due to state border closures
- Four new coronavirus cases were recorded in NSW in the 24 hours to 8: 00pm yesterday
- The Premier stressed people should book ahead and not queue outside restaurants and pubs this weekend
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said she was “very open” about her stance against border shutdowns in most other Australian states but conceded it was a “matter for them”.
“I’d probably feel offended if they told me how to do my job,” she said.
“[But] I often joke with the Queensland Premier that I’ll end up going to Auckland before I go to Brisbane if we continue the way we are going.”
NSW Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres told News Corp: “I cannot see a reason why other sta