No, boom gates are not being installed between Australian states ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵. However, boom gates are used in various applications across Australia.
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Yes, there have been boom gates and border control measures in place at various times on the NSW-Queensland border, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020 and 2021, the Queensland government implemented border restrictions and checkpoints to slow the spread of COVID-19, including:
1. Hard border closures: Queensland closed its border to NSW and other states to restrict travel. 2. Border checkpoints: Police and military personnel manned checkpoints on major highways and roads to monitor and control travel. 3. Boom gates: Some border crossings had boom gates installed to block access or funnel traffic through designated checkpoints.
However, as of 2022, most COVID-19 border restrictions have been lifted, and boom gates are no longer in use. But please note that border arrangements can change, and it's always a good idea to check for updates before traveling.
I guess Zuckerberg didn't get the memo or was too busy saving his company's reputation that it was in cahoots with the FBI during early Covid.
