Comedian Lawrence Mooney has issued a grovelling apology after being caught holidaying Byron Bay during Sydney's Covid-19 lockdown.
The Triple M radio host, who should be in lockdown at his home in the New South Wales Southern Highlands, has been staying at the coastal enclave for almost two weeks.
After being questioned by The Daily Telegraph on Thursday, the 56-year-old said he'd breached lockdown by accident, as he didn't think Sydney's stay-at-home orders applied to him.
'I feel like an absolute goose': Comedian Lawrence Mooney, 56, (pictured) has issued a grovelling apology after being caught holidaying Byron Bay during Sydney's Covid-19 lockdown on Thursady
'I know how serious this is and the impact lockdowns are having across the state and am very embarrassed by my misunderstanding and stuff up,' he said.
'I feel like an absolute goose for not realising I wasn't permitted to travel to Byron Bay during my break.'
Calling the situation an 'honest mistake', Mooney explained that he was under the impression that because he merely worked in metropolitan Sydney- rather than living there - he didn't have to follow lockdown orders.
Idyllic getaway: The Triple M radio host, who should be in lockdown at his home in the New South Wales Southern Highlands, has been staying at the coastal enclave for almost two weeks
'I mistakenly believed because my home is in a green zone and Byron Bay is in a green zone I could travel there,' he said.
Since his interview, Mooney has cancelled his holiday plans and returned home.
Mooney also noted that he'd taken a Covid-19 test before travelling to Byron Bay, and now plans to take one upon his arrival home, in light of his 'mistake'.
'Honest mistake': Mooney explained that he was under the impression that because he merely worked in metropolitan Sydney- rather than living there - he didn't have to follow lockdown orders
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