Coronavirus / WorldCruel and unusual punishments seen around the world range from being forced to dig graves to being locked in dog cages.
Victoria has implemented strict new penalties for city-slickers trying to escape to regional areas of the state.
Residents of Greater Melbourne, who are subject to stage four lockdown restrictions, trying to escape to regional Victoria where restrictions have been slightly eased will be slapped with a $4957 fine.
But it's nothing compared to some of the sanctions around the world. Crikey takes a look at some of the strictest -- and strangest -- COVID-19 punishments out there.
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Amber previously worked for Nine News and The Age and created student comedy talk show The Struggle. She was a Young Walkley finalist, Jacoby-Walkley scholar, and won an Ossie Our Watch award. Amber holds a Masters in International Relations and Journalism and is fluent in Spanish.
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