Unvaccinated NSW residents who try to enter businesses without a vaccine passport have been warned that they could face “jail time” as per ABC.
NSW Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello, who is overseeing the rollout of NSW’s digital vaccination certificate via the Service NSW app, has warned NSW that anyone who tries and enters venues with fake vaccine passports could potentially face jail time.
“If people want to do the wrong thing, if they get found out, as I said, it could be jail time there,” he told the ABC.
That said, a spokesman for Mr. Dominello said that his comment on the ABC article was taken “out of context” and was only in reference to people pushing fake vaccine passports.
“Businesses and customers have a shared responsibility to comply with the rules and keep the public safe,” a statement sent to news.com.au said.
“People who create and use fake vaccine certificates will face the full force of the law and could face jail time.
“Fraud is a very serious matter and won’t be tolerated. My message is clear – put the community first and get vaccinated.”
Mr. Dominello further told Nine’s Today that those people who refuse to show their vaccine status when entering shops, restaurants, and other venues should be reported to the police.
This news comes as NSW prepares to release its official road map once the state reaches 80 percent vaccination.
Mr. Dominello said as per news.com.au, “what we need to do is make sure that the responsibility is primarily on the individual.”
“Businesses, particularly small businesses, should not be de facto police officers. If there is an escalation, please call authorities.
“I’m expecting the people of NSW will continue to do what they’ve done and show an amazing effort to get through this. So far so good, I’m really optimistic about the future.
“The Premier has said time and time again the primary responsibility is on the individual.
“Small businesses, in particular, should not be de facto police officers. When people make a fuss in relation to checking in with their QR codes, and there are people that made a fuss, it was reported to police who were there to enforce public health orders.”
