Gladys Berejiklian says cafes and restaurants are failing to follow 'COVID-safe' procedures, as figures reveal fewer than 10 businesses have been fined since the start of the pandemic.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is cracking down on businesses who flout COVID-19 rules despite the risk of being fined up to $55,000.
"When businesses choose not to adhere to the checklist it is a risk to everybody," Ms Berejiklian said. "That's why we will be stepping up compliance."Businesses can be fined up to $55,000 for breaching COVID safety warnings and public health orders, with an additional $27,500 penalty for each day the offence occurs. They can also face $5000 on the spot fines, of which nine have been issued to NSW businesses during the pandemic.
Where the restaurant would usually seat 250 people in its 439 square metre space, diners are capped at 100. “It’s an extra cost, yes, but it’s helping us and the public to stop the spread,” Mr Boonchuying said.
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