There is no legal right to free quarantine — but there is a fair way to set the price
- Written by Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato
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The debate over whether New Zealand should charge arriving Kiwis for quarantine has divided opinion, but one thing is clear: citizens and permanent residents have the right to return home.
However, like many other liberties, this right can be subject to reasonable limits, especially...





