Melbourne couple told to ‘seek homeless services’ while isolating in Queensland

A Melbourne university student who was ordered to self-isolate after flying to Queensland claims she was advised to seek homeless services if she couldn’t foot the bill for her own quarantine accommodation.

Sarah* and her partner had spent a year planning and saving for their week-long holiday to Port Douglas and Cairns.

The pair flew out of Melbourne Airport on February 9, just hours after an infectious worker had started their shift at Brunetti cafe at Terminal 4.

Three days into their…