Should going for a drive be illegal? Civil liberties experts say 'no'

Matthew Kelly
April 8 2020 - 12:00pm
Should going for a drive be illegal? Civil liberties experts say 'no'
Should going for a drive be illegal? Civil liberties experts say 'no'

The NSW Council of Civil Liberties has called for the state's chief medical officer to be consulted about fines issued under extraordinary laws designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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