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Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski (Photo: QPS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 21, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Checkpoints have now been reinstated at all major Queensland border crossings and will be continually rolled out across the State by 6:00am on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

A police spokesperson said anyone entering Queensland by road or air from NSW, including Queensland residents, will need to complete a border declaration pass online prior to travelling to Queensland.<\/p>\n

Queensland residents who return from a hotspot before 1:00am on Tuesday can complete the 14-day quarantine process at home, provided they undergo a COVID-19 test.<\/p>\n

The spokesperson warned that people quarantining at home must take their obligations seriously.\u00a0Police will be conducting random checks on people in home quarantine to ensure they are not putting others at risk by going into public spaces.<\/p>\n

Police will also remain at airports with compliance checks carried out on all flights from NSW and random checks on passengers disembarking from other interstate flights.<\/p>\n

State Disaster Co-ordinator Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said tightening border controls was vital to keep Queenslanders safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cAs with previous border changes, we expect significant delays for motorists at some border crossings and we thank everyone for their patience,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is everyone\u2019s responsibility to understand and listen closely to the Queensland public health directions as the situation in NSW develops.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow is not the time to be complacent, and I\u2019d like to thank all Queenslanders for playing their part to help keep our community safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Failure to comply with quarantine directions and border restrictions can result in on-the-spot fines of $1334 for individuals and $6672 for corporations.<\/p>\n

Providing false information on the declaration or entering Queensland unlawfully could result in a $4003 fine.<\/p>\n