Crowds gather for football as Queensland's COVID-19 restrictions force businesses to cap numbers
ABCThe Queensland government is being accused of dropping the ball when it comes to allowing a capacity crowd at Brisbane's Lang Park on Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after lockdown was lifted while businesses are forced to follow COVID-19 restrictions. Key points: The Brisbane Broncos are due to play at Lang Park on Sunday with no limit on crowd numbers Locals are questioning how a game can go ahead while restrictions are in place Annastacia Palaszczuk said the advice to go ahead with the game came from her Chief Health Officer While NRL games in Sydney are being played to empty stadiums amid the city's two-week shutdown, this afternoon the Brisbane Broncos will take on the Cronulla Sharks, with no limit on crowd numbers. "We trade on the weekend, so it's as good as still being in lockdown right now for the next two weeks because people will stay away," he said. Wear a mask and check in, says Premier Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the decision was made on the advice of the state's Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young.
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