Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says a federal commitment to fund PCR tests required to enter Queensland from coronavirus hotspots is a "major win for common sense".
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said on Tuesday the cost of tests would be split with states and territories.
"The Commonwealth and states jointly fund 50/50 tests for... people who require a test as a result of state or territory health order," he said.
Ms Palaszczuk said people could now look forward to being reunited in Queensland ahead of Christmas without worrying about paying for the PCR test which can cost up to $150 at private laboratories.
"I said we work best when we work together," she said of Mr Hunt's commitment.
"This proves it."
Queensland will scrap quarantine for fully vaccinated domestic travellers from declared hotspots once it hits an 80 per cent double-vaccination target.
But they will still need to show proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of travel on arrival.
The federal government will now fund PCR tests for those coming in from hotspots if they need a certificate to prove their negative result.
Ms Palaszczuk said the Queensland government was happy to accept text messages as proof, removing the PCR test cost.
"Minister Hunt says the charge for a PCR test was only when a certificate is required," she said.
"Queensland made it plain weeks ago that the text message most people receive after a test is acceptable.
"I am pleased this victory has occurred and people can look forward to being re-united in time for Christmas - without additional cost - as my government had always planned."
The latest figures show 85.01 per cent of eligible Queenslanders have had one vaccine dose and 74.07 per cent are fully vaccinated.
Ms Palaszczuk earlier on Tuesday admitted the 72-hour PCR test limit would rule out overnight or short trips interstate for most Queenslanders.
"So at the moment going to Sydney for a day or two would be out of the question until we get to that 90 per cent double dose," she said.
Queensland recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and one in hotel quarantine.
