Queensland could reopen borders to Victoria by Christmas if low case numbers continue

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says low coronavirus case numbers in Victoria are “very encouraging” and could mean Queensland will open its borders to the southern state before Christmas.

She also welcomed the High Court’s ruling that Western Australia’s hard border complied with the Constitution, dismissing a challenge from billionaire miner Clive Palmer.

Victoria has recorded its seventh day in a row with no new coronavirus infections or deaths.

Queensland’s border remains closed to Greater Sydney and…