Sky News host Rita Panahi says Victorians have been demoralised so much they’re grateful for the “smallest of mercies” as Melbourne exits lockdown four to enter “lockdown lite”.
“Lockdown 4.0 may be formally over, but it’s been replaced with lockdown lite; with harsh restrictions that are illogical and full of contradictory advice,” she said.
“In Melbourne, formerly the world’s most liveable city, you can visit the drug injecting room in Richmond but not a gymnasium. “By now, the only people not questioning these contradictions and blindly supporting livelihood and liberty destroying measures are those who have been scared witless.”
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