Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says the state has recorded no new cases of coronavirus for the second time this week.
"We are really on the track to be smashing that curve," Ms Palaszczuk said.
"But, of course, we still can't be complacent."
Despite the positive results, 130,000 Queenslanders are without a job due to the government-imposed restrictions.
Treasurer Jackie Trad revealed the extent of the job losses, based on treasury modelling, at a special one-day sitting of parliament today.
"Most of these workers are young Queenslanders who've been affected by the closure of their workplaces — hospitality, restaurants, theatres, cafes, bars, live music venues and galleries," she said.
There have been 1,024 known infections since the outbreak began and 738 people have recovered.
Twenty people are currently undergoing treatment in hospital with seven in intensive care.
More comprehensive data on how coronavirus is tracking across the state will be published on Queensland Health's website later today.
The data will give a region-by-region breakdown of cases, numbers in self-quarantine, and information on the gender and ages of people most at risk.
Health Minister Steven Miles hoped it would help Queenslanders be better informed about the current situation in their community.
"I know Queenslanders are very interested to see not just data for their state, but also data for their local community and I hope that they find this website useful," he said.
At least two bills are expected to be introduced to parliament, including new guidelines for tenants and landlords, $4 billion funding for health, and payroll tax relief.
The number of MPs allowed in the chamber will be significantly reduced to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Both the speaker and deputy speaker said they would not be travelling to Brisbane from north Queensland for the sitting day.
Call to visit family in aged care homes
Ms Palaszczuk said she was distressed to hear that some nursing homes had entered lockdown, refusing to let family visit or let residents leave their rooms.
"There is no need for this practice to happen," she said.
"There is no need for aged care homes to be in lockdown.
"I urge all of our aged care homes across Queensland, allow family members in to see their loved ones. We need to make sure that that is happening."
Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said the evidence indicated nursing home visitors were being cautious.
"We haven't seen outbreaks from someone visiting because people know what they should and shouldn't be doing," she said.
"It's important to go and visit, it's important to go and talk to your relative on a regular basis."
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