What’s the old libertarian saying about government programs? It’s much easier to start a government program than to end it. Somthing like that.
From the Australian:
Victorians could face restrictions until Christmas as the Andrews government struggles to suppress the spread of the coronavirus, with the state reporting a national daily record of 484 infections.
The possibility of restrictions lasting many months, even if the current lockdown is eventually relaxed, have been discussed at the highest levels of government.
Senior government figures said Premier Daniel Andrews wanted daily case numbers “in the single digits” before reopening the economy — a similar position to NSW which has so far managed to contain the spread of infections.
NSW recorded 16 cases, with one in Queensland and another under investigation in South Australia pushing the country to its highest ever daily infections: 502.
But The Australian understands Mr Andrews has also told colleagues that he wants the state to reopen as soon as possible to enable more businesses, such as restaurants, to survive.
Senior government figures said the single digit vision would enable health officials to prevent a repeat of the new spike of infections in Victoria, where there are 3408 active cases.
On the day wearing a face mask in Melbourne becomes mandatory, we learn we may be living like this until Christmas. When Christmas comes around, expect them to be talking up the possibility of easing restrictions around Easter. But of course it’s not too much to ask people to comply with safety advice. That’s why we have to fine you if you don’t follow our requests.
Remember when The XYZ said the lockdown will never end? The XYZ is never wrong.