The people of Australia get to vote in 4 months for a new government. If people really hated the covid restrictions as much as you, then they will get rid of the people who implemented them.

Wellz it’s a bit more complicated than that, the upcoming election is for the feds who had not much to do with the lockdowns (which was the state govs)

True in respect to direct lockdown orders. However the Feds were responsible for obtaining vaccine supply. A pretty dismal timetable for that led to the term Vaccine Strollout...

That was pretty bizarre. Raging coronavirus pandemic, more cases than we could count, and we can't let Djokovic in because ... well, he didn't have COVID so I suppose we were worried he'd catch it here (ignore natural immunity because that must be misinformation!). Maybe they were worried it would impact his tennis career. It was outrageously petty; my theory is someone in immigration had a bet riding on Nadal, because that at least means they had a rational motive for their actions. It isn't a big deal in among all scary stuff going on but it was emblematic of the times. Bureaucratic. Pointless. Vindictive against scapegoats.

If that can make you feel better, scapegoating has happened everywhere in europe, as well as canada. This is probably the most bizarre aspect of the whole thing (and can only encourage wild speculations): how did everyone loose their mind at the same time, everywhere.

> Bureaucratic. Pointless. Vindictive against scapegoats.

Oh, so the law shouldn't be the same for everyone. Not making exceptions for celebrities is "bureaucratic, pointless, vindictive".

That's one way of looking at it. Seems to be yours.

I do want consistency - the stupid restrictions should be scrapped for everyone, not just Djokovic.

* People who do not have COVID should be allowed to do whatever they like.

* People who are currently known to have COVID maybe should get treated differently.

Banning people who don't have COVID, who likely have immunity to COVID and who have more than enough money not to be a drain on the hospital system is really stupid. Spiteful behaviour just to make a point.

All these restrictions didn't stop 1.1mil ... so far & rising ... cases in NSW in 2 months. They are completely pointless. They didn't do anything. They are a waste of time that do no good and that we do not need. Anyone who cares can go worry about their own personal lockdowns.

There are single digit travellers daily who have COVID. 10,000+ daily local cases. Restrictions on tourists are literally meaningless. And didn't even stop Omicron crossing the border.

This has descended into farce, there is no justification beyond bloody-mindedness at this point.

Well, since Nadal was let in only a week after he was tested positively and another healthy player processed „because people think he is against vaccination“ that’s the only rational explanation.

BTW, I wish you guys luck in opposing your government. Hope our don’t follow.

The fact that they expect celebrity to follow the same rules as everyone else is not something bad. Especially since that athlete could have played, if he really wanted to.