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The Queensland premier admits her response to claims of interference in official record-keeping "could have been done better", but she's resisting calls for an integrity probe.

Former state archivist Mike Summerell says he repeatedly raised concerns about interference, potentially resulting in parliament being misled, and the declining standard of government record-keeping.

He felt he was pushed out of his role in May after he was only offered a three month extension to his five-year contract.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week said most Mr Summerell's concerns had already been dealt with, but she ordered her own director-general Rachel Hunter to probe them.

She now admits the response "could have been done better" and that a QC will probe Mr Summerell's claims, rather than Ms Hunter.

"Some people don't think they were listened to and I don't want that, I don't want that," Ms Palaszcuk told reporters on Monday.

"I want them to be able to be listened to and I want to make sure that the matters that they raise are investigated."

The QC investigation will be kept "at arm's length from the government", the premier said, and they will release their report publicly without any oversight.

Ms Palaszczuk also said Mr Summerell's confidential 2017 report into an email scandal involving Transport Minister Mark Bailey can be publicly released pending legal advice.

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) cleared Mr Bailey of wrongdoing, but the former archivist said on Sunday the government has been sitting on his report for more than four years.

However, the government has rejected calls for a wider integrity probe, amid a string of misconduct allegations and complaints.

Integrity Commissioner Nikola Stepanov, who's announced her resignation, claims a laptop was taken from her office and wiped, and that the premier's office tried to have her sacked.

The laptop claim is currently being investigated by the CCC, which is itself subject to a Commission of Inquiry into its functions and structure after its botched probe into Logan Council.

Dr Stepanov, Mr Summerell, the Liberal National Party, Katter's Australian Party and the Greens want the inquiry to review government integrity as well.

LNP leader David Crisafulli accused the government of "systemic corruption" and said if they had nothing to hide they would throw open their books.

"You only have to look at the conga line of respected figures, and what the allegations are, to realise that this isn't just an isolated instance," he told reporters on Monday.

"This is culturally and systemically broken and the deflection and the resistance that's coming from the big three in this government suggests to me that they've got something to hide."

However, Commissioners Tony Fitzgerald and Alan Wilson rejected the request to broaden their probe on Monday.

"The Commissioners have carefully considered that matter and have decided that they will not make such a request," the commissioners said in a statement

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The Queensland premier admits her response to claims of interference in official record-keeping "could have been done better", but is resisting calls for a broader integrity probe.

Former state archivist Mike Summerell says he repeatedly raised concerns about interference, potentially resulting in parliament being misled, and the declining standard of government record-keeping.

He felt he was pushed out of his role in May after being offered a three-month extension to his five-year contract.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week said most of Mr Summerell's concerns had already been dealt with, but she ordered her own director-general Rachel Hunter to probe them.

She now admits the response could have been better and that a Queen's Counsel will probe Mr Summerell's claims, rather than Ms Hunter.

"Some people don't think they were listened to and I don't want that, I don't want that," Ms Palaszcuk told reporters on Monday.

"I want them to be able to be listened to and I want to make sure that the matters that they raise are investigated."

The QC investigation will be kept "at arm's length from the government", the premier said, and they will release their report publicly without any oversight.

Ms Palaszczuk also said Mr Summerell's confidential 2017 report into an email scandal involving transport minister Mark Bailey can be publicly released, pending legal advice.

However, the premier is still resisting calls for a probe into wider government integrity, amid a string of misconduct allegations and complaints.

Integrity Commissioner Nikola Stepanov, who has announced her resignation, claims a laptop was taken from her office and wiped, and that the premier's office tried to have her sacked.

The laptop claim is currently being investigated by the CCC, which is itself subject to a commission of inquiry into its functions and structure after its botched probe into Logan Council.

Dr Stepanov, Mr Summerell, the Liberal National Party, Katter's Australian Party and the Greens want the inquiry to review government integrity as well.

LNP leader David Crisafulli accused the government of "systemic corruption" and said if they had nothing to hide they would throw open their books.

He said Ms Palaszczuk's admission that the response to Mr Summerell could've been better indicated she was facing "internal pressure".

"No doubt after being briefed by her 30 media spinners, today the premier tried to change her tune right before a Cabinet meeting," he said.

However, the inquiry's commissioners Tony Fitzgerald and Alan Wilson on Monday rejected the request to broaden their probe into the CCC.

"The Commissioners have carefully considered that matter and have decided that they will not make such a request," the commissioners said in a statement.

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Federal cabinet's national security committee is set to decide when international tourists can travel to Australia again.

After nearly two years of overseas visitors being barred from the country, the committee is meeting on Monday to determine a potential date that international tourism can resume.

Since the reopening of international borders in late 2021, only Australian citizens, permanent residents and their families, along with skilled workers, international students and backpackers have been allowed to enter the country.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said tourists would be the next step in the reopening timeline.

"We will consider that today. Health professionals have been looking at the border restrictions, with respect to tourists in the context of a rising vaccination rate and the rolling out of our booster program," he told the Nine Network on Monday.

"Now our vaccination rate is higher, we have been changing our border policies."

While a date is still yet to be set for the resumption of international tourism, visitors would still need to be double vaccinated in order for entry.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison previously said he hoped travel would be possible for tourists by Easter.

Opposition home affairs spokeswoman Kristina Keneally said while the border reopening would be great to see, a clear plan was needed.

She wants to see guarantees of border officials being able to properly check vaccination statuses, as well as measures for airports to cope with the demand once tourism resumes.

"I think the borders should take into account the health advice and of course it's important to consider where or not our hospitals can cope," she told reporters in Canberra.

"What I'm pointing to are the practical steps that have not been done by this government and the problems that will arise if they don't do the hard work."

Health experts have said Omicron cases across the country have plateaued, which would allow the health system to cope with an influx of tourists.

The decline in cases has also led to to some jurisdictions scaling back contact tracing apps, with the ACT and Queensland on Monday making changes to their check-in apps.

Meanwhile, Mr Frydenberg has announced the government will provide tax breaks for businesses and individuals who need to use rapid antigen tests for work purposes.

He told an Australian Industry Group function COVID-19 testing expenses would be tax deductible for testing taken to attend a place of work.

"We will also ensure that fringe benefits tax will not be incurred by employers where COVID-19 tests are provided to employees for this purpose," he added.

On Monday, 14 COVID-19 deaths were reported in NSW, and there were seven fatalities in Victoria, while there were 19 in Queensland, and one in both the ACT and Tasmania.

The latest case numbers showed there were 7347 new infections in NSW and 8275 in Victoria, while Queensland registered 4701 cases, Tasmania had 443 and the ACT had 299.

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