Commentary The scenes at the re-opened Queensland border, after being closed for several months, were almost ecstatic. There were tears, cheers, and smiles when residents crossed the threshold to return to their state of residence. Smiling politicians congratulated themselves, pointing out that the border re-opened on Dec. 13, four days ahead of the previously announced schedule. The euphoria is undeserved since it is hardly appropriate to celebrate when a government doles out a limited amount of free movement, which until two years ago, was a birthright of all Australians. Under the new rules, only fully vaccinated people are allowed to enter Queensland, provided they have completed and received a Queensland entry pass, which they can apply for online. In addition, if travellers come from declared hotspots, such as Melbourne or Sydney, they also must return a negative COVID-19 result within 72 hours of their entry into Queensland. There is thus …