How a multi-millionaire was allowed to skip Queensland's tough hotel quarantine despite arriving from coronavirus hotspot Victoria - and has enjoyed life in a luxury residence after being picked up in a LIMO

Jayne Hrdlicka is a former Jetstar and a2 Milk CEO

A multi-millionaire executive has been allowed to forgo hotel quarantine and spend isolation in a luxury Brisbane residence.

Former Jetstar and a2 Milk boss Jayne Hrdlicka was granted the request by the Queensland government on September 26, after moving to the state from Australia's coronavirus capital Victoria with her family.

The exemption has sparked concerns that the rich are getting special treatment in the Sunshine State. 

When Ms Hrdlicka arrived at Brisbane Airport, the Courier Mail reported that she skipped the government-mandated bus to the city's quarantine hotels - and was instead whisked away in a limousine.

As well as being the chair of Tennis Australia, the American-born businesswoman - who calls a host of A-list celebrities friends - is also a senior adviser for Bain Capital.

The financial firm recently took control of the coronavirus crisis-hit Virgin Australia airline.

Jayne Hrdlicka is pictured with Qantas CEO Alan Joyce in 2013 and was rumoured to earn $2million-a-year as head of a2 Milk, a job she quit last year

Fashion icon Anna Wintour , Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley and Jayne Hrdlicka are pictured at the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24

Just a few days ago, the Queensland government shelled out $200million for a stake in the carrier.

Ms Hrdlicka, who is expected to be appointed to the board of directors of Virgin in coming months, had her exemption approved as sensitive negotiations played out over the controversial bid.  

Queensland Health are believed to have allowed Ms Hrdlicka to skip hotel quarantine on compassionate grounds as her husband is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer.

The department would not comment on specific cases due to 'privacy reasons' but added a small number of exemptions had been granted.

But a series of high-profile cases of ordinary Australians being refused exemptions, despite similarly serious medical and person reasons, have raised allegations of double standards. 

Brain cancer patient Gary Ralph (pictured, right with wife Wendy Child) was denied a quarantine exemption in Queensland after receiving life-saving surgery in Sydney 

One was Gary Ralph, a 71-year-old man who underwent 'life-extending' brain cancer surgery in Sydney before trying to return to his home state of Queensland.

He applied to spend hotel quarantine at his home in Logan to recover from the serious surgery, but was refused, causing untold distress for him and his wife.

It was only when Prime Minister Scott Morrison pressured the state government that the decision reversed by the health officer.

Last month, Sarah Caisip was denied an exemption to attend her father's funeral, and NSW grandmother Elena Turner's appeal to go to her son's memorial service was also rejected.  

This followed another high-profile case in August when a Sunshine Coast woman was made to undergo hotel quarantine after having surgery to remove two brain tumors in Sydney.

Australian Open CEO Craig Tiley,  Comedy actors Magda Szubanski and Rebel Wilson are pictured with Jayne Hrdlicka at the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30

These incidences are in stark contrast to how the rich and powerful are appearing to be treated.

Sacked Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Seibold was granted approval to isolate at his home on the grounds of 'personal reasons'.

Singer Dannii Minogue was also allowed to avoid hotel quarantine, citing 'crippling claustrophobia'. 

Some 400 AFL players and staff have been granted permission to skip hotel quarantine in the build up to the Grand Final, set to be played in Brisbane later on October 24.

The exemption was granted on the grounds that the sport will generate millions of dollars for the state, but raised some eyebrows.

Hollywood movie star Tom Hanks, Australian director Baz Luhrmann’s and the entire production crew on an upcoming Elvis biopic which is currently being shot in Queensland, were been told the same thing.  

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Sarah Caisip was allowed to see her father's body, alone, while dressed in full personal protective equipment

Queensland Health officials sparked a furore last week when Canberra nurse Sarah Caisip was told she couldn't attend her father's funeral in Brisbane.

Ms Caisip went public from hotel quarantine and her plight moved Prime Minister Scott Morrison to implore Ms Palaszczuk to make an exception.  

Ms Palaszczuk told state Parliament she 'would not be bullied' by Mr Morrison. 

She said the authority for the decision rested with the chief health officer, Dr Jeannette Young.

As controversy raged, Ms Caisip was granted something of a reprieve and allowed to see her father's body, alone, following the funeral.

But she was required to dress in full personal protective equipment - including a face shield - and was unable to hug her nearby family members. 

The incident became symbolic of the political row over border closures.