This will annoy the libertarians amongst us, but I solidly support mandatory masks at least indoors until vaccination levels are high enough.

A slight inconvenience but nothing compared to the inconvenience of lockdowns, even half baked ones like Sydney.

Every traveller in an Australian airport or aircraft this year has had to wear a mask the whole time but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for domestic travel at all. Make it mandatory across the board and people will just get on with life.

Underlying supercilious egotism as scattered liberally through the above 5000 posts and every press conference that Beryl has ever made.

Can’t Gladys just do it properly, and lock the place down? A painter going from Sydney to the regions to paint a house is NOT essential and not a lockdown. It however, does cause spread.

A purist Libertarian would support mask mandates. The Libertarian ideology is basically to be able to do what you want if it doesn't affect others. I'm no Libertarian but it always annoys me that Libertarianism gets confused with anarchism.

Honestly, the last little Lock down Melbourne had I observed the complete opposite. Most people were Just going about their normal life irrespective of any restrictions. I Was even surprised to see many of the crew that were devout followers of the restrictions last time, not really care anymore. However, there was certainly an element of common sense being applied. E.g. wear a mask around people, don't go visit granny if sick, isolate after a test etc. I couldn't care less if my neighbour has his son over for dinner that lives 5.5km away. But don't have a massive party FFS. Can't we all apply a bit of common sense and get on with life?
On another note, great to see most of the crew rolling their sleeves up and getting the big V. Only met one girl that didn't want it (Incase she lost her medical and couldn't get a payout from her insurance etc). Honestly didn't know what to tell her.

The main issue in NSW is the low testing rates.
went to a Covid test in a ‘red zone’ today and there was no queue, only two other cars on site.

I think the actual rate of Covid in the community is much higher than the daily numbers would suggest.

EVERYONE hates wearing masks. That's not the problem.

The problem is with those who are opposed to being TOLD to wear masks.
And many of those are opposed to just about everything.
And that is definitely a form of anarchy.

If everyone is locked in their homes, the testing rate means didly!!

Common sense is the real hurdle here particularly for those in the community who dont believe any of this is real or the rules dont apply to them.
Like you say,how hard is it to put a mask on if required to do so or stay away from those you love if you dont feel well.
I worked in the airline industry for 40 + years & know full well the fears of my x workmates still there.
The situation the country finds itself in yet again can be attributed to the selfish people in our world i.e 3 X furniture removalists.

Reports here in the West that Victoria will lock down at midnight.


Are the going to jail these removal people? Seems like they have caused a big mess.

Guardian has just reported the same.

It’s Australia. Of course not.

A small $$ fine that they will never pay should suffice. :ugh::mad:

if they are white boomers, no chance. Anyone else, I guess it’s possible.

SA closing to VIC and not reopening to SE QLD.

Should change this thread to "All borders to close"

Low testing rate? Over 58,000 in 24 hours equals low (713 tests per 100,000)? If you want low look at Tasmania where the premier declared 1,500 tests in one day was "very high" (277 tests per 100,000).

Not saying your second statement is wrong though.


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....cfbdfe46eb.jpg

Victorian media conference at 4.45 think we all know what is coming

5 day state wide Victorian lockdown announced by Chairman Dan. Confirmed.

This is very true, hate to say I told you so.

Like I said this madness needs to stop.

Who is locked in their homes? I met a florist two days ago who thought they were an essential worker.

I think funerals are still allowed,….

why were you out? Why were you meeting new people?

that’s the thing. Everyone thinks they’re essential at any time. The dudes cutting trees down around my burn think they’re essential too.