Former NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said in his notice that Revenue NSW " will be charging a mandatory quarantine fee" - Former NSW Ministers Hazzard, Tudehope insisted that the quarantine fees are charged by Sydney Local Health District, pursuant to the NSW Health Services Act.
by Ganesh Sahathevan
Mick Fuller and his premier, Gladys Berejiklian
The former NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said in his notice to returning air travellers that Revenue NSW " will be charging a mandatory quarantine fee" for their hotel quarantine.
On the other hand, former NSW Ministers Hazzard and Tudehope have insisted that the quarantine fees are being charged by Sydney Local Health District, pursuant to the NSW Health Services Act (HSA).
Tudehope did however insist that the fee included police and Army security (which are not provided for in the HSA)
The HSA does not confer Revenue NSW with powers to provide or charge for health services.
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Damien Tudehope, NSW Minister for Finance using Health Services Act to recover costs that fall outside the Act; Dominello's Revenue NSW enforcing collection of costs under the guise quarantine fees
by Ganesh Sahathevan
On 21 February 2021 the SMH quoting NSW Minister For Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope reported:
NSW Finance Minister Damien Tudehope said hotel quarantine was a key safeguard in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and Australians returning from overseas or interstate needed to contribute to the cost.
"When it comes to paying your invoice for hotel quarantine, the message is a simple one - payment of your fee is not optional," Mr Tudehope said.
"Don't ignore it. If you are facing hardship or difficulty paying, contact us about making payment, entering into a payment plan, an extension to pay or other hardship measures."
Mr Tudehope said the bill was not just for the accommodation and food but also a contribution towards security, testing, cleaning, police, health personnel and other expenses.
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