A few weeks ago, Nicole Johnston posted a fiery video on Facebook of Victorian Liberal MP Matthew Guy slamming the state government over its mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic. All hell broke loose | henriettacook
But a few weeks ago, the 37-year-old restaurateur posted a fiery video on Facebook of Victorian Liberal MP Matthew Guy slamming the state government over its mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic.Simon Schluter
In a separate Supreme Court writ, the Premier faces a challenge to his decision to impose a curfew across Melbourne by restaurateur and Liberal Party member Michelle Loielo, who argues the restriction is disproportionate, unreasonable and violates human rights. But Michele Levine, the chief executive of the market research company, was surprised to discover most people supported the strict rules.
And about half of those surveyed believe Melburnians should be allowed to travel more than 5 kilometers from their home.“When this began in August the weather was awful. It was cold, it was grey. A lot of people were saying, ‘what the hell, I may as well be at home’,” she says. “On both sides we have been hearing some strident voices,” Dr Strangio says. “There are those viscerally against the lockdown, demanding everything be opened up, and those who support the government’s position.”
The Andrews government is no doubt banking on this and hoping for some political dividend once restrictions are eased. Along the way, the Johnstons have had to throw out a lot of food, stand down staff, sell their car and tap into their superannuation to make ends meet. They’ve had to juggle all this while caring for a 9-month-old baby.
She says a vocal minority who are opposed to the restrictions have been very effective at making their voices heard. Their opinions have been amplified by social media at a time when everyone is at home, spending more time online.“They're not large,” she says. ‘ We don't have half of Melbourne out on the streets protesting.”
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