Mixed messages

I left work Friday feeling very frustrated, and now I’m waiting for my Monday morning bus feeling the same. Over the weekend, the Prime Minister scolded the nation and expressed disappointment people were still going to the beaches, pubs and cafes. Of course the pubs and cafes were supposed to be abiding by new restrictions on people and space. 
Then, Sunday afternoon came the news that NSW and Victoria state premiers were announcing a lockdown for all non-essentials in the next 48 hours. Victoria announced it would start school holidays from Tuesday, and NSW said ‘stay tuned’
But by the time I went to bed Sunday night, the news was ALL fun stuff would be shut from noon on Monday - gyms, pubs, etc. restaurants and cafes for takeaway only. But apparently the Prime Minister has ‘walked back’ the state premiers from an actual lockdown. And I’ll be surprised if NSW defies him and closes schools.

So, occupying a venue with fewer than 100 people is too risky, you cannot sit down and eat a meal in public, but 870 students + 30-40 staff can all go spend the day together at school. It’s illogical and contradictory to the government’s own advice about literally EVERY other activity. And they complain we aren’t taking them seriously. 

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