Accused of having “blood on his hands,” Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has retreated from threats to jail and fine returnees from Covid-ravaged India – describing the likelihood of stiff penalties as “pretty much zero.”
In a first-of-its-kind move, the country last week warned citizens who had been in India over the previous fortnight against trying to return home until May 15. Under emergency biosecurity restrictions, which came into force on Monday, offenders face up to five years in jail and a AU$66,000 (US$51,122) fine.
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