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SA Government to consider compensation after NSW coronavirus restrictions border bungle
The South Australian Government says it will consider compensation “on a case-by-case” basis for travellers from NSW who were mistakenly told to quarantine or return to their state.
Key points:
- SA brought in strict border restrictions for people coming in from NSW from midnight
- Police told travellers last night to quarantine or return to NSW ahead of midnight
- The Health Minister says people seeking compensation should email SA Health
About 550 people arrivals at Adelaide Airport were told to quarantine or return to Sydney last night, Police Commissioner Grants Stevens revealed this morning.
Another 100 people who tried to drive into South Australia directly from NSW or via Victoria decided to turn around rather than continue on to SA.
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