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Border closures remain major issue as tourism industry suffers

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk speaking at a media conference

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk speaking at a media conference Source: AAP

The COVID-19 pandemic is costing the tourism industry almost 10 billion dollars each month.


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By Matt Connellan

Source: SBS



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The COVID-19 pandemic is costing the tourism industry almost 10 billion dollars each month.


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