Clause 20

in subsection (1), replace “A person” with “A person (A)”;

in subsection (1), after “contact of”, insert “, or knows of the existence of facts by which he or she is deemed under section 27 to be infected with,”;

replace subsection (2) with —“(2) A person having the care of A must not cause or permit A to expose other persons to the risk of infection by A’s presence or conduct in any place mentioned in subsection (1).(2A) A must not deliberately or recklessly put another person in A’s own place of residence at risk of infection by A’s conduct, or by A refusing to isolate himself or herself or take reasonable precautions against exposing that other person to the risk of infection.”;

in subsection (4), after “(2)”, insert “, (2A)”; and

after subsection (6), insert —“(6A) In proceedings for an offence under subsection (4) for contravening subsection (2A), it is a defence for the accused to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the accused’s conduct or refusal to isolate himself or herself or take reasonable precautions against exposing persons to the risk of infection in the place mentioned in subsection (2A) —

was necessary or unavoidable in the circumstances; or

was authorised by the Director‑General of Health.”.