A man and woman from the New South Wales South Coast who filmed themselves refusing a COVID-19 compliance check after returning from Victoria have been fined and ordered to attend court for breaching quarantine for a third time.
The video, which was widely shared on Facebook before being removed, showed Lake Illawarra officers attending the Kiama Heights home, south of Wollongong, to check its occupants were self-isolating.
The occupants, a 36-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman, refused to open the door for the officer or answer his questions.
The couple repeatedly asked the Leading Constable to provide his name, badge number, and personal liability insurance.
They then accused the officer of trespassing on their property and said they planned to "go after" him personally.
Fined $1,000 and issued court notice
Lake Illawarra Police said it was the third time the couple had refused to comply with officers since they returned from Victoria with their two children earlier this month.
Police alleged the couple breached the public health order by leaving their home on several occasions during the mandatory self-isolation period.
Under the NSW Health COVID-19 Border Control Order, people who cross from Victoria into NSW must self-isolate for 14 days.
Police attended the home and issued the 36-year-old man with a Future Court Attendance Notice for failing to comply with the health guidelines multiple times.
He is due to appear in Port Kembla Local Court on September 23.
The 37-year-old woman was handed a $1,000 Public Infringement Notice for failing to comply with the guidelines a single time.
In a statement, Lake Illawarra Police said it would continue to conduct proactive visits to ensure compliance with all orders under the Public Health Act.
