The Coalition frontbencher has been fined after he was found staying at his Central Coast holiday home and breaching coronavirus restrictions.
"As part of inquiries, investigators from Central Metropolitan Region attended the Elizabeth Bay home unit and spoke with the man," a police statement said.Advertisement
But Ms Berejiklian was adamant Mr Harwin didn't break the rules because he relocated on March 13 before state COVID-19 regulations came into effect on March 17. NSW Labor is calling on Mr Harwin to resign or, failing that, for the Premier to step in and relieve him of his ministerial duties.
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