Australian government accused of racism over threats to imprison travelers from India for five years
From May 3, people who have been to India in the past 14 days will be banned from entering Australia due to the concerns over India's growing coronavirus epidemic. In a statement Saturday, Health Minister Greg Hunt said anyone who ignored the new restrictions would face five years' imprisonment, a fine of $66,600 or both. The ban expires on May 15, but could be renewed. Conservative newspaper columnist Andrew Bolt said the ban "stinks of racism" in an article published Monday, adding the decision was "driven by fear, ignorance and incompetence."
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