Category: australia lockdowns

Omicron: A New Variant and a New Hope for Australia

Commentary As we approach the end of 2021, COVID-19 adds another component in the Greek alphabet for us to learn—the 15th letter, Omicron. And just as a new variant emerges, provoking grim fear of more restrictions, hundreds of thousands of Australians have been taking to streets of our major cities to protest the heavy-handed exercise…


Omicron: A New Variant and New Hope for Australia

Commentary As we approach the end of 2021, COVID-19 adds another component in the Greek alphabet for us to learn—the 15th letter, Omicron. And just as a new variant emerges, provoking grim fear of more restrictions, hundreds of thousands of Australians have been taking to streets of our major cities to protest the heavy-handed exercise…


The Lack of Proportionality in COVID-19 Decision-Making

Commentary Many people reminisce about the last time they were sitting on a plane to visit their favourite holiday destination. In November 2021, the disruption to people’s lives will enter its 20th month. During that time, Australia has witnessed the imposition of draconian restrictions, which involve serious violations of human rights, and the rise of authoritarianism…


Australians May Have Option to Home Quarantine by Christmas: Expert

Former health chief Jane Halton is optimistic that Australia will have a home quarantine system in place by Christmas when international borders open, which would save returning Australians a significant amount of expenses. Halton, who is also leading the second review into Australia’s quarantine system, said once the 80 percent COVID-19 vaccination threshold is hit,…


Why Is the Australian Government Behaving Like the Chinese Regime?

Commentary Australians, we’re told, value honesty and humor; they loathe pretentiousness. This perhaps explains why Australia fell out of love with China. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is known for many things, but most definitely not modesty, humility, or a sense of humor. In March of last year, Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted a number of deliveries from mainland…