Did they specifically mention 72 hours prior to arrival at the Hotel. I can’t image every Hotel requiring this? Maybe they meant arrival into Italy? Australia is a List D country
https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-million-reasons-to-get-jabbed-new-lottery-offers-prizes-for-vaccinated-people-20211003-p58wqk.html
For anyone interested in a bit of financial incentive
Not sure what you will be doing in Melbourne but I don’t think a transit permit is appropriate? You are only allowed to go to accomodation and buy food whilst “transiting“
https://7news.com.au/news/crime/two-charged-over-victoria-picnic-attack-c-4075088
Two people have been charged, I wonder if they handed themselves in or were “found” by Police?