COVID-19: Queensland border open to NSW from 1 November

That’s right, Queensland is seeing sense, economic necessity or electoral advantage in announcing that its borders will fully open to the people of NSW from Sunday 1 November 2020.

The Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made the announcement at a press conference this morning. Interestingly, the New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, said the first time she heard it was via the media after the press conference. So much for co-operation between Australian state Premiers!

2PAXfly Takeout

The aviation industry has a difficult road ahead when it comes to sustainability. It’s going to require a relative revolution in technology, with ‘electric planes’ or hydrogen planes, or some form of jet engine that doesn’t require a carbon based fuel. And that is going to require the development of an alternative to jet engines probably.

It’s a big ask. It will take time to develop.

This move to home grown and manufactured SAF is a first step – maybe even a baby step in a very long road of innovation. In the long run, US$200 million won’t even touch the sides.

Guess what I will spend doing this morning. Yes, booking flights and accommodation in Queensland, once I have negotiated the break with my husband!