The Informer: Break the rules and a whole new set apply - even if you own a yacht

Alleged misbehaviour combined with a web of deceit and topped with a veritable litany of lies is also highly unlikely to sit comfortably with, oh, let's say premiers of Australian states who have fought valiantly to keep their populations as safe as possible from this deadly virus.

So when Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk was asked about her reaction to news of a superyacht arriving in the Sunshine State from Melbourne it's not a surprise to hear she was "disgusted". That she didn't include an adjective is wonderful restraint.

"I am disgusted about it, and now there is a criminal investigation because it puts the community at risk," she said.

The game was up for those on The Lady Pamela superyacht after Maritime Safety Queensland officials boarded and suspicions were aroused that all on board were not crew.

It was found that indeed was not the case and that the rules of no stopping along the way had also been breached.

The 15-day jaunt up the east coast included stops at Eden, Jervis Bay, Corlette, Coffs Harbour and Yamba.

The Brisbane Times has reported a criminal investigation is being undertaken in collaboration with NSW Police and Queensland's Maritime Safety.

Today Victoria recorded 149 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday and 24 deaths overnight; six new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in New South Wales; and Queensland's tally went up one which means there are 4086 active cases across the nation. More than 19,000 are listed as having recovered from COVID-19 have recovered.

The bulk of our active cases, 3488, remain in Victoria, and almost half are related to aged-care facilities.

Today Prime Minister Scott Morrison defended his government's spending on aged care as he continues to face pressure over coronavirus outbreaks in nursing homes.

He claimed continued funding increases and also flagged further funds in the forthcoming October budget.

He has also tried to assuage concerns by arguing Australia has done better in regards to aged care virus outbreaks compared to other countries. That didn't go down well with the opposition.

"These people are saying goodbye to their loved ones on FaceTime. And they deserve better than just the prime minister saying that 97 per cent is okay," Labor leader Anthony Albanese said.

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