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Flight Centre founder Graham 'Skroo' Turner has said the lockdown is "a gross overreaction" which will achieve little, besides hurting tourism and stopping travel. Federal Tourism Minister Dan Tehan said the Queensland lockdown "has come at not a great time" but he urged people to book flights when they open for sale.How to get your half-price flight, and every discounted route
"Go to the restaurants and explore," he said, calling on Aussies to spend like they do when they travel abroad. "I want to see Australians maxing out that credit card when you travel in Australia and when you holiday in Australia."Flight Centre boss Mr Turner yesterday vented his frustration over the Greater Brisbane lockdown, on the cusp of crucial Easter holidays.
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