Australia

As the latest Covid variant hits the country the government is considering various rules and some are concerned about individual freedom. What kind of rules? Look at what Australia did during 2020. They had a lock down which meant everyone except essential personnel were to stay in their homes. They could leave only to purchase food and medicine and could go outside their house if they stayed nearby. Australian authorities don’t fool around. State premiers have vast powers, and use them. In Melbourne, located in the state of Victoria, a curfew is in place, and limits apply to people leaving their homes. There are hefty fines for non-compliance. Since this issue has become political many people would give up most of their freedom if the government asked them to since they have already committed to this approach. This would pit the stay at homes against the go out people.