Queensland’s State of Origin went ahead, so why can’t schoolies?

The spectacle of 50,000 footy fans packed into Brisbane’s Lang Park was almost unimaginable a few short months ago.

But that’s exactly what happened on Wednesday night in a thrilling State of Origin decider, that even Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young seemed to relish.

“It was a brilliant game and it was good to see so many people coming together and celebrating,” Dr Young said.

There was barely a mask in sight as ticket holders queued to get in and out of the stadium, but again, Dr Young was not too worried.

“We’ve all had a really, really difficult year, so we should be celebrating with our friends, our families and our communities,” she said.

So if Origin went ahead, why can’t schoolies?