The state's Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, said a “fairness issues” drove the government’s decision to U-turn for a short period.
The restrictions mean those who enter from ‘hotspot’ areas have to stay in supervised isolation at the Howard Springs quarantine facility and are charged $2,500.
The extraordinary developments came after Victoria recorded 191 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, the highest since the pandemic began.
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Scott Morrison said interstate movement restrictions harm the economy, jobs and were never agreed by the National Cabinet at the start of the month.