NSW Minister Don Harwin apologises for relocating to Central Coast house during pandemic | LisaVisentin
NSW Minister Don Harwin has apologised for relocating to his holiday home during the coronavirus crisis, as the state's top cop warned he would be fined $1000 if his excuse didn't "cut the mustard".
"I took advice from my department officials about the Public Health Order to ensure I adhered to the guidelines during this period," said Mr Harwin, whose ministerial responsibilities include the arts, Aboriginal affairs as well as being Special Minister of State."While I was assured I was compliant with the guidelines I apologise to the Premier and the people of NSW. "
"I regret and apologise to everybody that someone from my team undertook this activity and the perception of it is not good," Ms Berejiklian said. "Even though the perception is horrible, he stuck to the rules in terms of where he based himself because it was prior to the restrictions."
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