There is no gas shortfall in Queensland, and Queensland is not a drain on gas supply for southern states. Longer-term supply will depend on exploration successes and more development programs.

Out of an abundance of caution and after ongoing communication with the Queensland Government, the Bureau of Meteorology and Stadiums Queensland, the AFL made the decision now to ensure the health and safety of clubs, players, officials and – importantly - the wider southeastern Queensland and northern NSW community remains the priority.

Cruise ships have been rerouted away from the south-east Queensland coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies, causing high tides and potentially hazardous swells around the Port of Brisbane.