Are you telling me you had no domestic travel restrictions as a result of the pandemic? There’s no way I can go through the hundreds of pages of conversations about Covid on the site in search of that particular thing, but I feel sure I read about it. Maybe @Shellandshilo1956 could weigh in here. I remember talk of checkpoints and that you couldn’t drive over a certain distance from your home without a good enough reason.
Seth, my partner and I were standing in a small que(4 people) in a Chinese super market. I looked out the window and saw 2 cops and 1 uniformed female Chinese "liaison" wannabe cop walking past us. This wannabe little shit saw me, and came into the market. She first stared at me, and then arrogantly told me(not asked) to stand 2 meters apart. She continued to lecture me, on how I could be killing people, and what a horrible, selfish, and inconsiderate person I was being. Even my partner couldn't stop me from ripping into this little shit. I was never more pissed-off about anything in my life. What pissed me off the most, was that she was not even wearing a mask!
The 3 hours detention and a $1,200 fine was more than worth it, IMHO. Regarding restrictions and mandates during the height of this manufactured medical madness, includes,
restrictions applied to leaving your home, except for getting the essentials(??)
the closing down of "non-essential" businesses and services
strongly encouraged to download locater/tracking apps to monitor our movements
FORCED to choose between getting vaccinated, or loosing your job
vaccine passports were required as proof of being vaccinated(not uninfected)
tens of thousands of people have lost their jobs
thousands of small businesses have closed their doors permanently
traveling interstate required proof of vaccination, and was enforced and monitored
checkpoints were manned at all borders crossings, to enforce compliance
international travel was restricted with few exceptions
all major economic employment industries were effected
the wearing of useless masks were mandatory, and would incur fines or imprisonment
two-meter distancing was mandatory, and could incur fines and imprisonment
Australia maintained the longest(Victoria) lockdowns than any other country in the world
density restrictions were imposed on the number of people allowed in the homes, shops, at parties, sports venues, funerals, weddings, in the car, etc.
Australians were encouraged to rat out on any Australians who was NOT complying
panic buying at supermarkets by hyped-up morons created a scarcity of popular goods.
Restricted access to parks, beaches, libraries, sports venues, shops, restaurants, gyms, etc.
Stay in home curfews were enforce with a maximum fine of $5,000 for non-compliance
arriving visitors were quarantined regardless if they tested positive or not for this virus
families couldn't visit loved ones in aged facilities, unless they had proof of vaccination
refused entry to shops, restaurants, theaters, etc., without proof of vaccination
people were labeled "antivaxxers" by the mob, to justify open bigotry and segregation.
These are just SOME of the "Orwellian" and immature solutions to stop this virus, that on its own, is less lethal than the fucking measle. Even the idea of man trying to stop any virus is insane! Clearly the impossible cure for this virus has been infinitely more harmful to the 95%+ of people who DON'T even have the disease(99% tested tested negative), than the fucking disease itself.
Every country in the world pities not only Australian's level of stupidity. But also its spineless level of servility. But for the hundreds of thousands of TRUE AUSTRALIANS with a backbone, who could clearly see through the manufactured hype, this wrong was eventually righted. And, we now have our freedoms back. True democracy in action! There are still some minor remnants of these restrictions left, but they are there to appease all the government sycophants who need to be told what to do! But as long as they stay voluntary, I don't give a shit.
www.abs.gov.au
More retail premises will be required to close and a stricter lockdown for southwest Sydney from Sunday 18 July
www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/23/world/australia/covid-lockdowns-freedom.html
Regarding voting in Australia. IT IS DEFINITELY COMPULSORY! In all Federal, State, and even local council elections, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO VOTE! If you don't vote, you have to make up a valid and sufficient story, elect to be prosecuted, or just pay a $20 fine THE FIRST TIME. After that, you need a better sufficient story or pay a $50 fine. Since you must keep making up excuses, paying fines, or electing to be prosecuted, voting in Australia is NOT a free choice(no matter how this non-choice is rationalized)! You can be fined even more for simply NOT REGISTERING TO VOTE!
But even in the US, there is nothing in the Constitution that explicitly says that any citizen has the right to vote in any election. Let along, that it is a constitutionally guaranteed right.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news/what-does-the-constitution-say-about-the-right-to-vote/
So, on the issue of the previous suspension/loss of Australian civil liberties, you are objectively and absolutely correct. However, you know my feelings on Antifa and BLM. I see no reason in discussing it again.