Cabinet is discussing whether to make people pay for at least part of the cost of their two week stay in managed isolation and quarantine.
The Government has spent about $80 million on border facilities so far, with a budget of a further $300 million to see out the rest of the year.
Officials are also considering keeping a tighter leash on returning New Zealanders, including taking away the option to exercise outside for the first three days of isolation.
Human Rights lawyer, Michael Bott, spoke to Māni Dunlop.
