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Queensland will further restrict movement along the border with NSW despite no new community cases announced in the state.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said her state would try to supply the Moree area in northern NSW with essential supplies to stop people trying to cross the border.
'We will try and get supplies to the communities in New South Wales rather than having [NSW residents] cross to get supplies in Queensland,' she said.
'We would like to put this in place in the next seven days. It is really important that we ensure the safety of those townships across our Queensland border.'
Exemptions for essential purposes would also be 'narrowed down' by Queensland Health, Ms Palaszczuk said.
Students who needed to cross the border for school would also be limited for the next seven days, she said.
'Just to give that extra level of assurance,' she said. 'It's my understanding more cases will be announced today in Moree.'
A new exposure site at Brisbane domestic airport was announced, with people who were at the Qantas food court area on level 2 adjacent to Mezza Za Za between 2.40pm and