There has been some confusion regarding the Queensland Border Passes that will be available from this Thursday October 1.

Some people who have filled out the necessary forms before are questioning the "have you been in a hot spot in the last 2 weeks" question. As we are currently a hot spot does this then mean we have to wait another 2 weeks before being able to enter Queensland?

"No", was the reply from the Queensland Government spokesperson.

The forms will change on Thursday October 1 so if you do go on early and try to get a border pass in advance, you will be viewing the current forms not the new forms which begin at 1am Thursday.

All of NSW is still considered a 'hot spot' by the Qld Govt. This will still be one of the first questions asked when you apply for entry into Qld. However, we were told that Q2 will be about living in a border zone area which is where you will need to include your address. This will be recognised by the website making you eligible to complete the border pass form and not having to isolate for 14 days upon entry into Qld.

This is confirmed on the Qld Govt website. The section you are looking for is Border Restriction Direction No. 15, this is what will change on Thursday.

Below is a screenshot of the explanation from the Qld Govt border restrictions direction no. 15 about Border Zones:

Plus the link from above displays this map of the upcoming inclusions into the NSW border zones:

Another question we have received is "can we travel anywhere in Queensland?". Yes, is the answer. You are not restricted to just entering the Gold Coast or Brisbane.

Of course, if you are suffering from any flu like symptoms then you will be required to have a COVID test and isolate until those results are returned.

If you will be travelling over the border during the school holidays, allow extra travel time for border control measures.

To read the full statement on Border Restriction Direction No. 15 push on the link.