Premier Daniel Andrews has lashed the organisers and attendees of an engagement party that was held in breach of public health orders.
At least two medical professionals were among dozens of people who attended a prohibited engagement party in Melbourne’s south-east that is now set to attract at least $350,000 in fines.
He said he was “disappointed” by the “selfish choices” made by those who hosted the engagement party in breach of COVID-19 rules. “It’s already a transmission event,” Mr Andrews said. “The only question is whether it will be a superspreader event.”has decided not to name the healthcare professionals who attended. None of them could be reached for comment on Monday.Mr Andrews said he was particularly angry because the event had created a huge workload for contact tracers.
The spokesman said all health practitioners should be aware of their legal obligations and the boards regulating health professionals would take action against those failing to comply.
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