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Old 2nd Mar 2021, 06:45
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Originally Posted by A320 Flyer
Saw in the papers today McClown wants to keep the borders closed beyond COVID. He might win this election but the place will be decimated if he gets his way on this one
https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/...01-p576r5.html

Its only regarding inspections of freight at the border, which during covid increased and uncovered more drugs than normal.....No need to blow it out of context.
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Old 2nd Mar 2021, 06:59
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If the medical profession were secretly controlling politicians then we’d have bans on things like Tobacco, Alcohol advertising, Trans Fats, junior contact sports etc.
Ya reckon? And put themselves out of work? What would they do instead, go out and get their pilot's licence?
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Old 2nd Mar 2021, 07:24
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Its only regarding inspections of freight at the border, which during covid increased and uncovered more drugs than normal.....No need to blow it out of context.
Originally he said they wanted to track everybody inbound and keep the hard border. He was looking into keeping the G2G App as passport control. Everyone would have to apply to enter WA.

By the afternoon he had changed his mind. Or had it changed for him.
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Old 2nd Mar 2021, 07:29
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The "hard border" was only deemed legal for virus control, not at the whim of a premier who likes the idea.
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Old 2nd Mar 2021, 11:20
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Originally Posted by Icarus2001
The "hard border" was only deemed legal for virus control, not at the whim of a premier who likes the idea.
Yes, I think S117 should put an end to that one.

In the meantime, Comrade Chairman is looking to extend his Emergency powers, and the Watermelons are right behind him!

https://www.theage.com.au/national/v...02-p576zs.html
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Old 2nd Mar 2021, 21:44
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An update to my figures above.

I calculated around 82,000 vaccinations were required each day to be on target for October. See by maths above.

I just saw on the ABC that their graph showed 198,000 required per day. (It must be true as it was on tv)

I guess they are allowing for TWO shots per person, I only allowed for ONE.
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Old 3rd Mar 2021, 05:22
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Originally Posted by Buster Hyman
Yes, I think S117 should put an end to that one.

In the meantime, Comrade Chairman is looking to extend his Emergency powers, and the Watermelons are right behind him!

https://www.theage.com.au/national/v...02-p576zs.html
This is insanity looking from afar. In the short term, right; but 9 months??
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Old 3rd Mar 2021, 07:09
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I imagine that chief health officers are counselling that Covid might be the gift that keeps on giving to neo-potentates everywhere. Already you can read worrisome advice that the pace of mutations might result in a mutant strain able to escape* the vaccines.

*(immunologist term. Means what you think it does)

The Cassandra-like cautions suggest that we may still end up back at square one dealing with this virus. So nine months worth of scope is either crazy cautious or fetchingly innocent. Someone wake me when its over.
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Old 3rd Mar 2021, 07:45
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Originally Posted by jrfsp
https://www.watoday.com.au/politics/...01-p576r5.html

Its only regarding inspections of freight at the border, which during covid increased and uncovered more drugs than normal.....No need to blow it out of context.
important for Mcclown to support the local meth dealers. Nothing like boosting your homemade supply. Moron.
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Old 3rd Mar 2021, 10:30
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Originally Posted by Australopithecus
I imagine that chief health officers are counselling that Covid might be the gift that keeps on giving to neo-potentates everywhere. Already you can read worrisome advice that the pace of mutations might result in a mutant strain able to escape* the vaccines.

*(immunologist term. Means what you think it does)

The Cassandra-like cautions suggest that we may still end up back at square one dealing with this virus. So nine months worth of scope is either crazy cautious or fetchingly innocent. Someone wake me when its over.
All the scientific commentary I've seen has stated that scientists don't believe current mutations will "escape" the vaccine.

Coronavirus: a single ‘escape mutant’ shouldn’t render a vaccine useless

First vaccine received gets your immune system to create antibodies against SARS-COV-2, which the human body doesn't have unless you've been infected. For next season, probably around the time you usually get a flu vaccine you get a Covid vaccine as well. In time both vaccines may be able to be delivered simultaneously. With mRNA technology we can develop these vaccines targeted towards the expected strains at record speed.

It's actually quite exciting to see how the revolution in medical technology will defeat this pandemic.
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Old 3rd Mar 2021, 10:54
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Originally Posted by dr dre

It's actually quite exciting to see how the revolution in medical technology will defeat this pandemic.
yes that deadly Spanish flu really dragged on compared to this one, it also came back again and again, if only modern technology was around to shave a few months off 100 years ago. We have come so far.
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Old 3rd Mar 2021, 15:38
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It’s strange, isn’t it Dr Dre.

When I talk to my family, they have a reasonable understanding of the virus, the vaccine, and the repercussions.

When I talk to my neighbours, they have a reasonable understanding of the virus, the vaccine, and the repercussions.

When I go to the shops, or the pub, or a restaurant, they have a reasonable understanding of the virus, the vaccine, and the repercussions.

When I go to work, and talk to my fellow pilots, they have a reasonable understanding of the virus, the vaccine, and the repercussions.

But when I look at PPRuNe, all I see is crap like this:

yes that deadly Spanish flu really dragged on compared to this one, it also came back again and again, if only modern technology was around to shave a few months off 100 years ago. We have come so far.
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Old 3rd Mar 2021, 23:43
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Haha, if you truly believe this pandemic has been controlled by governments and modern medical science that’s a matter for you. Dan Andrew’s thanks you for your vote.
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Old 4th Mar 2021, 12:12
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But when I look at PPRuNe, all I see is crap like this:
And in certain sections of the media.
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Old 5th Mar 2021, 13:33
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I understand people,who vote for borders to be open. But if you are a freelancer working with employee monitoring software installed, you can work even at home. I'm talking about IT now
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Old 7th Mar 2021, 01:20
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Howard Springs.

Seems Howard Springs is the solution. 2000 people a fortnight. How is QF going to have enough planes and crews to do it??
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Old 7th Mar 2021, 07:57
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Seems Howard Springs is the solution. 2000 people a fortnight. How is QF going to have enough planes and crews to do it??
The Alliance jungle jet shuttle 😜
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Old 7th Mar 2021, 08:09
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2000 people a fortnight is good news, so does it mean it ramps up to a rolling 2000 people in the facility? 172 in at a time on the 787. Great news for the domestic airlines as most also need a domestic flight on release.

International travel ain’t gunna open up until no quarantine on arrival, can’t see it happening this year.

To the original topic... ALL DOMESTIC BORDERS SHOULD BE OPEN NOW AND STAY OPEN.
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Old 7th Mar 2021, 21:49
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When Australia can safely resume international travel, according to epidemiologist
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