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Originally Posted by Cybermat47
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I have worked in Australia *extensively* over the past 10 years. While a bit hyperbolic, she's isn't wrong in the assessment that Australia's federal and state government are out of control with the ridiculousness of expecting zero COVID as achievable. This is because the vast majority of those in positions of authority in Australia are textbook-educated in their field of expertise but lack any practical experience - and this is coupled with a "safety" mindset that attempts to legislate safety at the expense of thinking and common sense.
The *only* reason they've been so aggressive in dealing with protestors and the average guy out walking his dog or taking a smoke break ("who has no legitimate reason for being outside)" is that Aussies did it to themselves when they allowed the authorities to disarm them.
Let's reiterate - you don't need anyone's permission to leave your home in a free democracy - regardless of whether there is a pandemic, roving bikie gangs, nuclear war, or a zombie apocalypse.