Tony Abbott has been fined $500 for breaking a Covid-19 rule, with the former PM blasting whoever dobbed him into police.
Tony Abbott has lashed out at the culture of “dobbing” after copping a $500 fine for breaching Covid regulations.
Mr Abbott told reporters on Saturday that he would not challenge the penalty because he did not want to waste police resources.
But the former prime minister is not impressed with whoever snitched on him.
Mr Abbott was slapped with the fine by police after pictures emerged of the former member for Warringah not wearing a mask at Sydney’s Manly beach earlier in the week.
Police said Mr Abbott failed to comply with directions to wear a face covering at Fairy Bower on Wednesday morning.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Mr Abbott defended his actions.
“I just want to say two things. First, I believe that I was well within the law, reasonably interpreted,” he said.
“But I am not going to challenge the fine because I am not going to waste police time.
“Second, I never thought dobbing and snitching was part of the Australian character.
“I think as soon as we can leave this health police state mindset behind us, the better for everyone.”
According to the NSW public health order, all residents are required to wear a mask while outdoors unless engaging in physical exercise.
The picture captured Mr Abbott in jeans and a jumper chatting with a friend.
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard showed little sympathy when asked about the incident.
“It does not matter who you are, whatever station you have in life, there are orders,” Mr Hazzard said.
“Nobody likes to have these orders but it is to keep everybody safe and I hope people will comply with the orders.”
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