Queensland Premier Accused of Using Border Controls as ‘Political Weapon’ in Election

Queensland LNP Attorney General Deb Frecklington is seen during a press conference at Parliament House in Brisbane, Australia, on July 3, 2020. AAP Image/Dan Peled

Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington MP, and Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton have accused Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk of closing the state’s border as a ploy to win the upcoming state election in October.

Meanwhile, the premier defended her decision, saying she is putting Queensland’s economic and health recovery first.