Queensland’s tourism industry is ramping up efforts to get some workers back in jobs ahead of the border reopening and in time for Christmas.
Around 50,000 jobs have been lost throughout the sector during the course of the pandemic, as a result of closed borders and restricted travel.
Now that Queensland will reopen its domestic borders, businesses are concerned there won’t be enough staff to cope with the Christmas rush.
It’s prompting businesses within the sector to advertise positions with major incentives, such as free holidays, birthday leave and cash.