Queensland’s new border pass process aims to make checkpoints more ‘straightforward’

From Tuesday, Queensland’s border entry system will utilise an upgraded application process aimed at speeding things up in the wake of ongoing coronavirus restrictions.

Queensland Police Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said the new arrangement should streamline entry at border checkpoints.

It would also reduce the risk of people attempting to enter the state under false pretences.

“While most people coming into Queensland do the right thing, there have been a number of instances of people attempting to blatantly…