A temporary travel ban between India and Australia begins today, with anyone breaching the rule to face up to five years in jail or heavy fines, a move which experts say may be illegal.
Professor Kim Rubenstein from the University of Canberra said it raised questions about an Australian citizen's right to return home.
"They would be wise to be speaking to their representatives in Parliament to ask the Senate committee to, as a matter of emergency, review this measure as appropriate.Michael Bradley from Marque Lawyers said the law requires the Health Minister to consider the least "intrusive" way of ensuring the quarantine systems are not overwhelmed and people in Australia are protected.
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