International travellers flying into NSW will pay $3000 for their two-week stint in hotel quarantine from midnight on Saturday, no matter where they ordinarily reside in Australia
"Australian residents have been given plenty of time to return home, and we feel it is only fair that they cover some of the costs of their hotel accommodation," Ms Berejiklian said.
Other state and territories are expected to introduce similar charges, and Queensland already charges returning travellers. At the end of their quarantine period travellers will be given an invoice to pay within 30 days. Hardship arrangements will be available for families that will struggle to find the money.
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