Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has continued her war of words with the NRL, demanded answers from the game's power brokers in relation to its plans to restart on May 28.
The NRL has boldly declared it will kick-off round 3 of the 2020 premiership on May 28 yet the closure of Queensland's border means the state's three clubs are still in the dark about their place in the competition.
The Brisbane Broncos, North Queensland Cowboys and Gold Coast Titans could be forced to relocate to NSW indefinitely if the restrictions aren't lifted.
And that could certainly be the case, if the Queensland premier isn't satisfied with the scope of the NRL's plans.
Palaszczuk said she was waiting to see the game's blueprint before deciding whether to grant a travel exemption.
"There is no detailed plan — I call on the NRL to submit that detailed plan and I will immediately forward it to Dr (Jeannette) Young (Queensland's Chief Medical Officer) for her consideration and to report back to me," she told The Courier Mail.
"I'm saying to NRL — send the detailed plan, send all of your health information, send how it's all going to work.
"Put it in a detailed plan and I'm more than happy to forward it to Dr Young. Dr Young has said today she's more than happy to consider it.
"I think they've been dealing with the NSW Government and I think they need to submit it to all other governments that have NRL teams."
As of Thursday morning, Queensland recorded two new positive cases following no new cases on Wednesday, the premier reported.
She said she would assess the plight of the Queensland teams but stressed the sooner she received information the better.
"There are some Queensland teams here so let's see what can happen," she said.
"I don't want to speculate until I can see the detailed plan.
"If everyone can just wait until we get the detailed plans and let Dr Young consider it…the sooner they get it in the better it will be."
If restrictions remain in place all three Queensland teams will face the prospect of not playing home games for an extended period.
NRL teams have three weeks to prepare for Round 3 of the new-look season when a mini-preseason begins on May 4.
ARLC commissioner Peter V'Landys is set to meet the premier in the coming weeks but sorting out a draw with broadcasters for the remainder of the season is of prime importance.
The NRL needs to finalise the draw at least a fortnight before it recommences to schedule games and book venues.
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