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Annastacia Palaszczuk will keep Queensland's borders closed until 90 per cent of the state is vaccinated despite modelling showing it is safe to reopen at 80 per cent.
The premier has refused to budge after Doherty Institute released modelling on Friday showing the state could lift its hard international border closure much sooner.
Some 67.14 per cent of residents have been fully vaccinated with the state expected to hit the 80 per cent milestone on December 15 - in time for Christmas celebrations.
The decision to reopen borders at the 90 per cent mark means that families will likely not be reunited with overseas loved ones until next year.
News of a prolonged separation may be upsetting for thousands of residents, but it did not appear to dampen Ms Palaszczuk's spirits as she celebrated Melbourne Cup Day with her partner Reza Adib on November 2.
Annastacia Palaszczuk will keep Queensland's borders closed until 90 per cent of the state is vaccinated despite modelling showing it is safe to reopen at 80 per cent
News of a prolonged separation may be upsetting for thousands of residents, but it did not appear to dampen Ms Palaszczuk's spirits as she celebrated Melbourne Cup Day with her partner Reza Adib on November 2
The premier gushed over her new lover as the pair posed for photographs at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane.
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath defended the decision to keep borders closed saying
