Kelly Bowman accused of sparking Covid-19 lockdown in Tweed Heads Court

A staffer on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! allegedly breached her travel exemption requirements while she was positive with Covid-19.

A woman accused of breaching public health orders which resulted in a lockdown in Northern NSW has had her matter mentioned in court.

Kelly Bowman, 32, a make-up artist on reality TV show I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! was granted a Covid-19 exemption to travel to Northern NSW for work purposes only.

Police allege Bowman attended several businesses and venues in Byron Bay and Kingscliff over the weekend of September 18, 19, which breached of the conditions of her exemption.

It is further alleged she failed to check-in at Combi Byron Bay, Salt & Pepper Wanderlust Byron Bay, Assembly Label Byron Bay, Rowie Byron Bay and Salt Cellars Kingscliff.

Ms Bowman, of Rushcutters Bay in Sydney, faces five counts of fail to comply with electronic registration directive and one count of not complying with permit conditions.

At the time of the alleged offences Ms Bowman was positive with Covid-19.

The North Coast went into lockdown after her Covid case came to light.

Ms Bowman did not appear in court when her charge was mentioned on Monday but defence lawyer Michael Hempsall appeared on her behalf.

No plea was entered in court however Mr Hempsall indicated on the next occasion Ms Bowman was likely to plead guilty to the charges.

The matters were adjourned to December 6 for a further mention.