Queensland has recorded nine more COVID-19 deaths and 8881 new cases with Stirling Hinchliffe becoming the latest state government minister to test positive.
The new cases emerged after 7003 tests across the state in the 24 hours to 6.30am on Tuesday.
There are 252 patients in hospital and another nine in intensive care.
Mr Hinchliffe on Tuesday revealed he was the third state minister to contract the virus.
"I have tested positive for COVID and have mild symptoms," the tourism minister tweeted.
"I am following the isolation rules, will be recovering and working from home. Happy to be fully up-to-date with my vaccination status. Get boosted when you can!"
Education Minister Grace Grace and Health Minister Yvette D'Ath also tested positive this year.
The latest figures show 93.28 per cent of eligible Queenslanders have had one vaccine dose, while 91.49 per cent have had two.