The imposition of strict lockdowns has battered business in Western Sydney and left residents feeling like governments treat them as 'second-class citizens'. But, they say, a few key acts could help win back their trust.
Playing Jumanji as they cosied up around the lounge room coffee table. The family sat back in a moment reminiscent of life in lockdown.
"But what happened with lockdown kind of gave us the proof that we are a second-[class] citizens in Australia." "I think it brought back memories from where we fled. The way that the government handled it at the beginning and the level of harsh response was too much," Mr Alfaris said. "Trust is starting with communication, open communication. You want your voice to be heard. You want to feel that you have an input with the decision-making," he said.University student Zahra Soltani agrees "a lack of communication" has led to some feelings of mistrust.
"They should, especially in high school, provide proper lessons for how to [handle] mental illness and who to talk to."For the past 18 months, Lan Ta has owned a business in Fairfield — which is located in the Fowler electorate — a suburb once singled out as the epicentre of the Delta outbreak by authorities.It's been "challenging" operating the business but, she said, more support from all levels of government would help.
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