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The 3 problems with fines for not reporting positive COVID tests

  • Written by Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW
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The NSW government this week decreed that anyone returning a positive COVID-19 reading using a rapid antigen test must report their result (through the Service NSW app or website). Failing to do so can result in a $1,000 fine.

The new rule came into effect on January 12 (there will be a one-week grace period). In the...

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