Deb Frecklington backs away from NSW Premier's comments about opening borders

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Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington distances herself from comments made by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian that she would 'definitely open the border' if elected and would have done so 'months ago'.

"That's for Gladys's opinion and what I have said is that they shouldn't be closed for a day longer than they need to be," Ms Frecklington said.

It comes after Ms Berejiklian told Nine's Today Show on Wednesday morning that Queensland's border stance lacked reason, saying the COVID-19 situation in NSW could not be compared to Victoria's.Asked if she had spoken to Ms Frecklington about the possibility of her becoming the next Queensland Premier and whether the borders would come down, Ms Berejiklian replied they "have a great working relationship".

"She feels very strongly about keeping jobs in her state, getting tourism back up and running," Ms Berejiklian said."I know that if she was elected Premier she would definitely open the border — she would have done it months ago, because that's the way Deb and the LNP are up there —because they appreciate it's not only important to control the virus, but important to keep jobs and the economy going.

Ms Frecklington has repeatedly stated during the campaign that an LNP government would "follow the health advice" in relation to borders.

 

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Anastacia opened the borders. She then shut the borders with the Victorian outbreak. There were o cases in Northern NSW. Typical Labor Premier who is happy to destroy the economy for her political gain.

Too late! Our votes are already in!

Anna doesnt get my vote- I vote for open borders

Lol Freckles realises too late.

Why does this article neglect to state that Frecklington repeatedly demanded the borders be open? Your article is misleading and wrong. She didn’t always say would follow the health advice at all. Only closer to the election as she knows she’s in trouble.

Called for the borders to be opened constantly. Does she think we are stupid?

I’m sure I’ve seen and heard her for months saying the borders should be open.

Not your bestie then?

Oops... 😂🤣... 🙄

Gladys needs to get her own house in order !

She's an allrounder when it comes to BS

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