The final Queensland election leaders’ debate’s five key takeaway moments

On the eve of the Queensland election, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington went head-to-head for a second and final leaders’ debate.

The leaders fielded questions on everything from border restrictions to integrity issues and positive traits, with the debate eliciting some interesting responses.

Here are five of the key moments:

COVID-19 and borders

Like the election campaign, today’s Queensland Parliamentary Media Club debate was dominated by talk about the state’s border restrictions.

Hours earlier, the Premier announced Queensland would open its border to New South Wales — excluding Greater Sydney — and remain closed to all Victorians.

From the podium, Ms Frecklington accused her of “politicising” the…