New South Wales Police say eight people were arrested and more than 50 infringement notices issued during a protest on the NSW-Queensland border today.
Those who crossed the border between Tweed Heads and Coolangatta were likely to be charged, police said.
Police and Emergency Services Minister David Elliot said most NSW residents were "sick and tired of the abhorrent actions of the minority".
"We have seen this sort of behaviour result in further lockdowns — the very thing these individuals are protesting against," he said.
"There is no doubt in my mind that we risk seeing lockdowns extended, affecting the entirety of NSW, because of actions such as what we've seen this afternoon.
"This is such a critical time for communities to adhere to the health orders and to limit movement.
"Actions like what we have seen this afternoon pose a significant risk to the community."
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