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There are currently no other bids that have got board approval for the IOC to consider.
It comes as tens of thousands of people have signed a petition urging the Australian Border Force to stop the premier from attending the Tokyo Olympics.
The petition, started by an account called ‘Stranded Australians’ had over 34,000 signatures as of 3pm on Tuesday and was growing by the minute.
It argues Ms Palaszczuk “should not be allowed to steal a precious hotel quarantine space from a more deserving stranded Australian trying to return home.”
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk speaks to the media during a press conference in Brisbane.
Australian Paralympic Team faces unique decisions ahead of Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games
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(L to R) Madison de Rozario, Eliza Ault-Connell and Angela Ballard competing for Australia at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
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The Federal Sports Minister says the Australian team heading to Tokyo for the Paralympic Games in August will need to think carefully about their individual situations before making any final decisions.
Key points:
Most athletes will likely be included in the fourth phase of the national vaccine rollout
Some Paralympic athletes could qualify for an earlier vaccination, but are still being warned over travelling