Two more local government areas on the NSW north coast will be added to the Queensland border bubble when their lockdown ends on Wednesday.
Tweed Heads and Byron Bay residents will be allowed to enter Queensland after they were plunged into a lockdown last Tuesday following an infectious COVID-19 case in both shires.
Residents were previously only allowed to cross the border for essential work, emergency volunteering and limited essential purposes.
But as of Wednesday those in the expanded border bubble will be allowed to enter Queensland for work, education, compassionate care and essential shopping again, provided they've received one dose of vaccination.
Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young says the decision was made in conjunction with NSW directives.
"Once NSW announces changes we then immediately review that, and when it's appropriate for us, put them in place," she said on Tuesday.
Certain restrictions will remain in place for the LGA's but NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard thanked residents for their compliance during the lockdown.
"Thankfully we've had no further cases of concern, so the public health team have advised that they can come out of lockdown," he said.
