“That’s one game that I’m playing,” she said while laughing.
Current rules require all those in hotel quarantine to wear a mask and wait 30 seconds after their food has been delivered before opening their door to collect it, so as to minimise both direct contact and aerosol transmission.
Hopkins’ actions sparked outrage, with the government condemning her behaviour and Australians stranded overseas demanding to know how she secured a place in quarantine.
On Monday, Andrews described her behaviour as “shameful”, and said it is “a slap in the face for all those Australians who are currently in lockdown”.
